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noun

ˈkat-ˌkȯl

Definition of catcall

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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Recent Examples of catcall

Noun

The Rite of Spring premiere, on the other hand, caused a riot of booing, yelling, catcalls and face-punching, becoming one of the most infamous nights in the history of music. — Luis Palomares, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026 As this incident has shown, what sounds to one person like a term of respect can feel like a catcall to another. — Beth Teitell, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Apr. 2023 This was not a vulgar catcall—I was swathed in more fabric than the Virgin Mary. — Katharine K. Zarrella, WSJ, 2 Apr. 2022 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 See All Example Sentences for catcall

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catcall

Noun

The class had been quiet after the camp text, but now there was at least one snort.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025

Definition of snort

Verb

Once a lawyerly panel, a takeover by a trio of conservatives deeply mistrustful of the state’s voting system has turned the board’s once mundane meetings into boisterous events packed with crowds of cheering and jeering activists.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
As the clock ticked down, fans began to jeer the referee after foul calls.

— Christian Marshall, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of jeer

Verb

At the time, TMZ reported that the fight started when the other inmate, whose identity was not made public, insulted the rapper.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
After a May court hearing, Moreno alleged that Miller insulted Zashin's fiancee in front of witnesses at an Ohio courthouse, and alleged that after a hearing this week the congressman physically grabbed Zashin and another attorney.

— Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of insult

Noun

Orlando Bloom flashes a shirtless smirk while on vacation in Marmi, Italy on July 26.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of smirk

Noun

Despite a contentious meeting two weeks ago, which included boos from the crowd and concerns about shrinking cash reserves from board members, Plascencia said teamwork became the theme among the administration, union leaders and employees.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Eventually, Guccione turned back on his stadium microphone and announced the run would count, leading to further boos.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of boo

Verb

Often derided by critics during its initial airing, the show’s silliness and lightheartedness has continued to stand the test of time.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Wilson’s criticisms were also derided by author Joyce Carol Oates, who slammed her on X for attacking Nolan’s movie.

— Zack Sharf, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

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