| 词汇 | catcall |
| 释义 | catcall noun[ C ] (alsocat-call)uk /ˈkæt.kɔːl/ us /ˈkæt.kɑːl/ a loud shout or whistle (= a high sound made by blowing) expressing disapproval, especially made by people in a crowd: He walked out of the meeting to jeers and catcalls. The film had an angry accompaniment of shouts and catcalls from sections of the audience. a loud insulting remark or whistle (= a high sound made by blowing), usually expressing unwanted sexual interest: Catcalls and ribald suggestions followed us down the street. There were catcalls and obscene remarks as she tried to pass the men blocking the pavement. He bravely stood on stage and took the catcalls. There were catcalls and booing from the opposite side of the chamber. Not a single cat-call was heard from the crowd as the team came out. She had to dodge catcalls and groping hands as she made her way back to her seat. Insults & abuse abusive abusively backhanded compliment brickbat catcaller catcalling contumely dis jeer mouth mouth off (to/at someone) name neg negging point-scoring revile sledging slight stick verbal abuse You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Sounds made by humans with their mouths catcall verb[ I or T ] (alsocat-call)uk /ˈkæt.kɔːl/ us /ˈkæt.kɑːl/ (usually of a crowd of people) to shout or whistle (= make a high sound by blowing) in a way that expresses disapproval: He describes being catcalled every time he played. The audience whistled, heckled, and catcalled. to call out or whistle (= make a high sound by blowing) at someone in an insulting way, usually expressing unwanted sexual interest: Male colleagues catcalled when she took the podium to speak. I was walking through town minding my own business, when a group of young men started catcalling me. I realized things had changed when a minority catcalled the Prime Minister at the party's annual conference. We whoop and bang our desks whenever we agree with something, jeer and catcall when we don't. Around 100 angry punters gathered outside the building to cat-call him on his return. Crowds cheered or catcalled the prisoners as they were paraded through the streets. A catcalling, shrieking crowd marched through the town. She has the weary expression of a woman who's been groped and catcalled her whole life. The boys whistled and cat-called behind her. Insults & abuse abusive abusively backhanded compliment brickbat catcaller catcalling contumely dis jeer mouth mouth off (to/at someone) name neg negging point-scoring revile sledging slight stick verbal abuse You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Sounds made by humans with their mouths Examples of catcallcatcall By the final act, the gallery had taken to singing back to him in mocking high catcalls whenever he made his entry. A performer seeks the attention and approval of his or her audience, who can pay rapt attention, catcall and boo, or, worst of all, simply remain indifferent. When a theatre audience is scandalized by a performance, it often enacts its protest in a highly theatrical way, using catcalls, walkouts, and even fists to express its disapproval. Noises off and catcalls are louder than ever. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Often that is accomplished without the catcalls which occur from time to time in another place in order to enliven the proceedings. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 He also said that they should face the whistles and catcalls that result. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Suppose that, recognising the enormous force of that superficial patriotic catcall, they begin a policy of appeasement, a policy of concession. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The catcall all the time has been about creating prejudice, creating envy and creating jealousy. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It takes very much longer when there is this childish background of catcalls going on. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 On the catcall scale, it is a good deal lower than during the right-to-buy debates, so perhaps we are on our way already. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 If they do, what are all the catcalls about? From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 I believe that if we televise our proceedings, we will be governed by catcalls, shrieks, hysteria, shouting, gestures and all manner of demonstrations. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Nevertheless, the political catcall won. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It may even attract a few catcalls. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The catcalls should come after the statement. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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