watch-cryn.
/ˈwɒtʃkrʌɪ/, U.S. /ˈwɑtʃˌkraɪ/, /ˈwɔtʃˌkraɪ/ The periodical cry of a watchman; figurative a motto, phrase, or word that is constantly reiterated by a party or the advocate of a cause, to call attention to some principle deemed of supreme importance. Cf. watchword n.
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slogan1704
catchword1715
nayword1828
catchphrase1834
catchline1842
catchcry1843
yell1867
watch-cry1882
buzzword1946
in word1964
1882 F. W. Farrar Early Days Christianity II. 87 Every day shows us how easy it is, first to turn any expression into a watchcry, then to empty it of all significance [etc.].
1893 Tablet 4 Mar. 320 Their watch-cry will be order, propriety and economy.
a1894 R. L. Stevenson In South Seas (1896) ii. ii. 164 From shore the cheerful watch-cry of cocks rang out at intervals.
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