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Meaning of peanut gallery

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

peanut gallery

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noun

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  1. In the nineteenth century, the cheap seats at the back of a theatre or in the upper balcony.

  2. The upper balcony in racially segregated venues such as a theatre to which black patrons were restricted.

  3. Any source of heckling, unwelcome commentary or criticism, especially from a know-it-all or of an inexpert nature. May also now refer to general audience response: "Let's hear it from the peanut gallery."

    Example: Enough already from the peanut gallery; if you think you can do a better job, go right ahead.