Looking for the meaning of the word CATCALL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CATCALL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Catcall
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from cat+ call, originally denoting a kind of whistle or squeaking instrument used to express disapproval at a theatre
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkatkɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a shrill whistle or shout of disapproval made at a public meeting or performance
Short Definition:shrill whistle or shout of disapproval made at public meeting or performance
Examples:- he walked out to jeers and catcalls
Word: Catcall
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkatkɔːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
make a catcall
Short Definition:make catcall
Examples:- they were fired for catcalling at women
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