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[ˈkatkɔːl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a shrill whistle or shout of disapproval made at a public meeting or performance
(e.g: he walked out to jeers and catcalls)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from cat + call, originally denoting a kind of whistle or squeaking instrument used to express disapproval at a theatre
[ˈkatkɔːl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- make a catcall
(e.g: they were fired for catcalling at women)
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Origin
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mid 17th century: from cat + call, originally denoting a kind of whistle or squeaking instrument used to express disapproval at a theatre
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