See Also: catcall(dictionary)
catcall(dictionary)

catcall (iou)



catcall noun & verb. M17.
[from CAT noun1 + CALL noun.]
A. noun.
Hist. A squeaking instrument or kind of whistle used esp. at a theatre to express impatience or disapproval. M17.
A shrill whistle (now usu. with the lips, formerly on the instrument) expressing impatience or disapproval at a theatre, public meeting, etc. M18.
b. verb.
verb trans. Subject to catcalls. L17.
verb intrans. Sound or make a catcall. M18.