as in snorts
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the band's sloppy playing produced only catcalls from the crowd
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Verb
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In the case of Governor Pritzker insults his body, body shamed him.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025 -
No matter how many times Putin insults the president and ignores his calls for a total ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump returns for more humiliation.—
Trudy Rubin,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The match was halted for about six minutes as jeers, whistles and boos rang out around Louis Armstrong Stadium, with fans refusing to stay quiet so Bonzi could serve.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The women in red hats are met with eye rolls, indifference and jeers during Chicago City Council meetings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The low, guttural hum of boos rang as the sense of forlornness was consuming.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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The intensifying boos from the crowd blocked the sound from the players, but Ostapenko could be seen pointing her finger at Townsend repeatedly afterwards.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday ridicules Pugsley for making a zombie.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Catcalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catcalls. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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