When to Use Catcall?

a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc. an instrument for producing such a sound. to sound catcalls. to express disapproval of by catcalls.

How do you use Catcall in a sentence?

utter catcalls at.
  1. The young actor was catcalled at his first performance.
  2. The crowd responded with boos and catcalls.
  3. The Minister's speech was greeted with jeers and catcalls.
  4. His speech was punctuated by catcalls.
  5. Catcalls greeted his motorcade the day he left.

What is an example of being catcalled?

Catcall meaning

The definition of a catcall is a loud or shrill whistle of disapproval, or is a loud whistle or sexual comment made by a man to a passing woman. ... When you shout out "hey, looking sexy lady!" at a passing woman, this is an example of a time when you catcall.

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