Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kat-kawl]
- /ˈkætˌkɔl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kat-kawl]
- /ˈkætˌkɔl/
Definitions of catcaller word
- noun catcaller a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc. 1
- noun catcaller an instrument for producing such a sound. 1
- verb without object catcaller to sound catcalls. 1
- verb with object catcaller to express disapproval of by catcalls. 1
- noun catcaller One who catcalls. 1
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Origin of catcaller
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; cat + call
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Catcaller
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
catcaller 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
catcaller usage trend in Literature
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