Definitions for catcall

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catcall cat·call

Spelling: [kat-kawl]

IPA: /ˈkætˌkɔl/

Catcall is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 63 anagrams from letters in catcall (aaccllt).

Definitions for catcall

noun

1. a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc.
2. an instrument for producing such a sound.

verb (used with object)

1. to express disapproval of by catcalls.

verb (used without object)

1. to sound catcalls.

Origin of catcall

First recorded in 1650-60; cat + call

Examples for catcall

The essayist, however, is disposed to hold that the catcall is originally a piece of English music.

He found that antiquaries were much divided in opinion as to the origin of the catcall.

The conveyance of a catcall to the theatre evidences a predisposition to uproarious censure.

Some folks say Emmett whistled at Carolyn as a manner of catcall, expressing his admiration.

The soldier, addressed put a finger to the sound side of his mouth and uttered a catcall.