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单词 catcall
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catcall

noun
/ˈkætkɔːl/
/ˈkætkɔːl/
[usually plural]
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  1. a noise or shout expressing anger at or criticism of somebody who is speaking or performing in public
    • A chorus of catcalls and boos erupted in the middle of the ballet.
    Word Originmid 17th cent.: from cat + call, originally denoting a kind of whistle or squeaking instrument used to express disapproval at a theatre.
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