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Definition of Catcall
1. Verb. Utter catcalls at.
2. Noun. A cry expressing disapproval.
Definition of Catcall
1. n. A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill instrument for making such a noise.
Definition of Catcall
1. Noun. A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo. ¹
2. Verb. To make such an exclamation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Catcall
1. to deride by making shrill sounds [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Catcall
Literary usage of Catcall
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. An account of the visit of Handel to Dublin by Horatio Townsend (1852)
"following epigram was written on occasion of the Countess of Pembroke heading
the Cuzzoni party, and encouraging them to catcall Faustina:— " Old poets sing ..."
2. All the Year Round by Charles Dickens (1872)
"The essayist, however, is disposed to hold that the catcall is originally a ...
Hi' mentions that the catcall has quite a contrary effect to the martial ..."
3. The Dramatick Works of George Colman ... .. by George Colman (1777)
"Oh ! is it you, matter catcall ? I am glad to fee you — that is, ... catcall.
Stay ; don't be in fuch a hurry, Phelim —you're in very good time — there will ..."
4. The Works of the English Poets, from Chaucer to Cowper: Including the Series by Alexander Chalmers, Samuel Johnson (1810)
"WOODWARD, IN THE CHARACTER OP A CRITIC, WITH A catcall IN HIS HAND. ABB you all
ready? ... 1 Blowing his catcall. Slia'n'twe, my bucks ? ..."
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