CATCALL

Pronunciation (US):

 Dictionary entry overview: What does catcall mean? 

• CATCALL (noun)
  The noun CATCALL has 1 sense:

1. a cry expressing disapproval

  Familiarity information: CATCALL used as a noun is very rare.

• CATCALL (verb)
  The verb CATCALL has 1 sense:

1. utter catcalls at

  Familiarity information: CATCALL used as a verb is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• CATCALL (noun)

Meaning:

A cry expressing disapproval

Classified under:

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents

Hypernyms ("catcall" is a kind of...):

call; cry; outcry; shout; vociferation; yell (a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition)

• CATCALL (verb)

Meaning:

Utter catcalls at

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Hypernyms (to "catcall" is one way to...):

deride (treat or speak of with contempt)

Sentence frames:

Somebody ----s somebody
Something ----s somebody