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catcall

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cat·call  (ktkôl)
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.

catcall [ˈkætˌkɔːl]
n
a shrill whistle or cry expressing disapproval, as at a public meeting, etc.
vb
to utter such a call (at); deride with catcalls
catcaller  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.catcall - a cry expressing disapproval
cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell, call - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
Verb1.catcall - utter catcalls at
deride - treat or speak of with contempt; "He derided his student's attempt to solve the biggest problem in mathematics"
Translations
catcall [ˈkætkɔːl] (Theat etc)
A. N catcallssilbido msing
B. VIsilbar

catcall [ˈkætkɔːl] n (= jeer) → sifflet m

catcall [ˈkætˌkɔːl]
1. n (at meeting) → fischio
2. vifischiare

catcall [ˈkætˌkɔːl]
1. n (at meeting) → fischio
2. vifischiare

catcall cat


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Laughter, shrieks, howls, catcalls, hand-clapping followed this parade.
The two drinks made him very merry--almost idiotically so, and he began to take a most lively and prominent part in the proceedings, particularly in the music and catcalls and side remarks.
There were crows and catcalls showered upon him when he retreated without the horse.
 
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