CATCALL Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkat-ˌkȯl

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as in snort

a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval the band's sloppy playing produced only catcalls from the crowd

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Noun

Should the rare Dolphins touchdown bring cheers or catcalls? —

Jody Rosen, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2019 When the 43-year-old came to the stage here at a university student center in the Detroit suburbs, about half of the crowd gave her a standing ovation – and the other half unleashed a chorus of boos and catcalls. —

Griff Witte, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2019 There were catcalls from a disappointed Orediggers sideline, in an attempt to shout down the young Lions cornerback, who firmly stood his ground, wearing an unbeatable smile that’s a blessing of his genes. —

Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2019 Joseph drew a large crowd at her first court appearance this month, emerging handcuffed from a police vehicle to a burst of jeers and catcalls, schoolchildren in matching uniforms struggling to catch a glimpse of her through the crowd. —

BostonGlobe.com, 20 Oct. 2019 See all Example Sentences for catcall

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But back in the late 90s, people could crush the pills, turning a slow-release narcotic into a rapidly acting drug, a snort or injection leading to an intense high.

Peter Ubel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
And while it can be linked to a variety of health risks in those who are affected, snoring also takes a toll on bed partners who struggle to get some shuteye in the midst of a cacophony of snorts and rumbles.

Carly Weeks, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024