catcall (redirected from catcalls)

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.

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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

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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"
Verb	1.	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 catcalls → silbido msing

B. VI → silbar

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

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catcall [ˈkætˌkɔːl]

1. n (at meeting) → fischio

2. vi → fischiare

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catcall [ˈkætˌkɔːl]

1. n (at meeting) → fischio

2. vi → fischiare

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catcall cat