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View usage for: (kætkɔːl) Word forms: plural catcallscountable noun [usually plural]Catcalls are loud noises that people make to show that they disapprove of something they are watching or listening to. The crowd responded with boos and catcalls. Synonyms: jeer, whistle, boo, hiss More Synonyms of catcall More Synonyms of catcall catcall in British English (ˈkætˌkɔːl) noun1. a shrill whistle or cry expressing disapproval, as at a public meeting, etc verb2. to utter such a call (at); deride with catcalls Derived forms catcaller (ˈcatˌcaller) noun catcall in American English (ˈkætˌkɔl) noun1. a shrill shout or whistle expressing derision or disapproval, as of a speaker, actor, etc. verb transitive2. to deride with catcalls Examples of 'catcall' in a sentencecatcall Definition a shrill whistle or cry of disapproval or derision Synonyms whistle boo hiss raspberry gibe Synonyms whistle boo gibe give the bird to (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition to speak of or treat with contempt or ridicule This theory is widely derided by conventional scientists. Synonyms mock, ridicule, scorn, knock (informal), insult, taunt, sneer, jeer, disdain, scoff, detract, flout, disparage, chaff, gibe, take the piss out of (taboo, slang), pooh-pooh, contemnDefinition to show dislike or disapproval towards (a speaker or performer) by hissing The crowd booed and hissed him. Synonyms jeer, mock, ridicule, deride, decry, revile- cataract
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