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cat·call
 catcall
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- pronunciation:
- kaet
kawl
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
a human cry or whistle expressing contempt or disapproval; jeer.
The juggler received catcalls from the audience when he flubbed his routine for the second time.- synonyms:
- boo, hoot, jeer
- similar words:
- Bronx cheer, gibe, raspberry
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| related words: |
disdain, mock |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
catcalls, catcalling, catcalled |
| definition: |
to express contempt or disapproval with catcalls; jeer.
- synonyms:
- boo, hoot, jeer
- similar words:
- gibe, hiss
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| derivation: |
catcaller (n.) |
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