About The Word Catcall

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Catcall

Catcall Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Catcall?
[n] a cry expressing disapproval
[v] utter catcalls at Synonyms | Synonyms for Catcall: Related Terms | Find terms related to Catcall: bird | boiler factory | boiler room | boo | booing | Bronx | Bronx cheer | bull-roarer | cherry bomb | clack | clacker | clapper | cracker | cricket | firecracker | give the bird | give the raspberry | hiss | hissing | hoot | horn | Klaxon | noisemaker | raspberry | rattle | rattlebox | razz | siren | snapper | steam whistle | the bird | ticktack | whistle | whistle at | whizgig | whizzer See Also | call | cry | deride | outcry | shout | vociferation | yell Catcall In Webster's Dictionary \Cat"call`\, n.
A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses
to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill
instrument for making such a noise.
Upon the rising of the curtain. I was very much
surprised with the great consort of catcalls which was
exhibited. --Addison.
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