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catcall

[ kat-kawl ]
/ ˈkætˌkɔl /
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noun
a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc.
an instrument for producing such a sound.
verb (used without object)
to sound catcalls.
verb (used with object)
to express disapproval of by catcalls.
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Origin of catcall

First recorded in 1650–60; cat + call

OTHER WORDS FROM catcall

catcaller, noun

Words nearby catcall

catboat, catbrier, cat-built, cat burglar, cat cafe, catcall, catch, Catch-22, catchall, catch-as-catch-can, catch at
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Words related to catcall

boo, derision, hiss, hoot, jeer, whistle, gibe, raspberry, shout

How to use catcall in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for catcall

catcall
/ (ˈkætˌkɔːl) /
noun
a shrill whistle or cry expressing disapproval, as at a public meeting, etc
verb
to utter such a call (at); deride with catcalls

Derived forms of catcall

catcaller, noun
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