[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)


Phrases:

Origin:
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)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 17th century: from cat + call, originally denoting a kind of whistle or squeaking instrument used to express disapproval at a theatre