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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 cat


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