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- [kat-kawl]
- /ˈkætˌkɔl/
- /ˈkæt.kɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kat-kawl]
- /ˈkætˌkɔl/
Definitions of catcall word
- countable noun catcall Catcalls are loud noises that people make to show that they disapprove of something they are watching or listening to. 3
- noun catcall a shrill whistle or cry expressing disapproval, as at a public meeting, etc 3
- verb catcall to utter such a call (at); deride with catcalls 3
- noun catcall a shrill shout or whistle expressing derision or disapproval, as of a speaker, actor, etc. 3
- verb transitive catcall to deride with catcalls 3
- intransitive verb catcall to make catcalls 3
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Origin of catcall
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; cat + call
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Catcall
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catcall popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
catcall usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for catcall
noun catcall
- derision — If you treat someone or something with derision, you express contempt for them.
- jeer — to speak or shout derisively; scoff or gibe rudely: Don't jeer unless you can do better.
- boo — If you boo a speaker or performer, you shout 'boo' or make other loud sounds to indicate that you do not like them, their opinions, or their performance.
- hoot — to cry out or shout, especially in disapproval or derision.
- whistle — to make a clear musical sound, a series of such sounds, or a high-pitched, warbling sound by the forcible expulsion of the breath through a small opening formed by contracting the lips, or through the teeth, with the aid of the tongue.
verb catcall
- taunt — to reproach in a sarcastic, insulting, or jeering manner; mock.
Top questions with catcall
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