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cat⋅call
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ˈkætˌkɔl
/
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–noun
1.
a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc.
2.
an instrument for producing such a sound.
–verb (used without object)
3.
to sound catcalls.
–verb (used with object)
4.
to express disapproval of by catcalls.
Origin:
1650–60;
cat
1
+
call
Related forms:
catcaller,
noun
Synonyms:
1.
boo, hiss, jeer.
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cat·call
(kāt'kôl')
n. A harsh or shrill call or whistle expressing derision or disapproval.
v.
cat·called
,
cat·call·ing
,
cat·calls
v.
tr.
To express derision or disapproval of with catcalls.
v.
intr.
To make catcalls.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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