catcall Meaning & Definition
What Does Catcall Mean?
Catcall is used as a noun meaning A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo. It is also used to mean A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman, causing distress and trauma. As a verb, it means To make such an exclamation.
Catcall at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkætkɔl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | catcalls |
| Verb forms | catcalls, catcalling, catcalled |
Catcall Definition (Noun)
- A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
- A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman, causing distress and trauma.
- A whistle blown by a theatre-goer to express disapproval.
Catcall as a Verb
- To make such an exclamation.
Noun
- In the Eiffel programming language, a run-time error caused by use of the wrong data type.
Noun
- A shout, whistle, or comment of a sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
Synonyms of Catcall
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Catcall synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Catcall
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Catcall in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
catcall (plural catcalls)
catcall (third-person singular simple present catcalls, present participle catcalling, simple past and past participle catcalled)
Words That Rhyme With Catcall
Origin of Catcall
Origin 1: First attested in the mid-17th c., from the resemblance to cats' nocturnal cries. From cat + call.
Origin 2: Short for change availability or type + call.
Catcall Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of catcall is //ˈkætkɔl//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Catcall
Is catcall a noun or a verb?
Catcall is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of catcall?
The plural of catcall is catcalls.
What is the past tense of catcall?
The past tense of catcall is catcalled. The present participle is catcalling.