catcall
a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc.
an instrument for producing such a sound.
to sound catcalls.
to express disapproval of by catcalls.
Origin of catcall
1Other words for catcall
Other words from catcall
- catcaller, noun
Words Nearby catcall
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How to use catcall in a sentence
The drug dealing and loitering continued along with catcalls to female passersby.
Lauriol Plaza still flourishing in North Dupont Circle | Larry Ray | October 27, 2022 | Washington BladeI braced myself for scornful looks, maybe even shrieks and catcalls, possibly even a fight—but no one noticed, except for a jerk in a Subaru who shot me a disapproving smirk.
Some folks say Emmett whistled at Carolyn as a manner of catcall, expressing his admiration.
From Emmett Till to Jordan Davis, a Foolish, Lethal Fear of Black Teens | Joshua DuBois | February 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe soldier, addressed put a finger to the sound side of his mouth and uttered a catcall.
The Burning Spear | John GalsworthyThe essayist, however, is disposed to hold that the catcall is originally a piece of English music.
A Book of the Play | Dutton Cook
The conveyance of a catcall to the theatre evidences a predisposition to uproarious censure.
A Book of the Play | Dutton CookHe found that antiquaries were much divided in opinion as to the origin of the catcall.
A Book of the Play | Dutton CookShe smiled as she heard the shrill catcall of a lad in Forsyth Street.
Different Girls | Various
British Dictionary definitions for catcall
/ (ˈkætˌkɔːl) /
a shrill whistle or cry expressing disapproval, as at a public meeting, etc
to utter such a call (at); deride with catcalls
Derived forms of catcall
- catcaller, noun
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