Definitions for catcalls

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catcalls cat·call

Spelling: [kat-kawl]

IPA: /ˈkætˌkɔl/

Catcalls is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 125 anagrams from letters in catcalls (aaccllst).

Definitions for catcalls

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

verb (used with object)

1. to express disapproval of by catcalls.
2. to express disapproval of by catcalls.

verb (used without object)

1. to sound catcalls.
2. to sound catcalls.

Origin of catcalls

First recorded in 1650-60; cat + call

Examples for catcalls

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.

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

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

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