释义 |
catcall I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun 1. a. : a small instrument for producing a sound like the cry of a cat formerly used especially in theaters to express disapproval or contempt b. : the sound made by this instrument c. : a similar sound made by the human voice 2. : a loud or raucous cry expressing disapproval (as at a political gathering) II. transitive verb : to deride or assail with catcalls : express disapproval of by catcalls intransitive verb : to sound catcalls (as at a theater) < the audience booed and catcalled > |