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1 catcall
noun (a shrill whistle showing disagreement or disapproval: the catcalls of the audience.) fluierătură
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catcalls — n. scornful yell; reproving yell or cry v. yell scornfully, shout disapprovingly … English contemporary dictionary
cat|call — «KAT KL», noun, verb. –n. 1. a shrill cry or whistle to express disapproval. Actors who perform poorly are sometimes greeted by catcalls from the audience. »The libretto evoked critical catcalls, but the music had a light charm bordering on… … Useful english dictionary
catcall — [[t]kæ̱tkɔːl[/t]] catcalls N COUNT: usu pl Catcalls are loud noises that people make to show that they disapprove of something they are watching or listening to. The crowd is already restive, greeting the hapless opening act with boos and… … English dictionary
The Fusilli Jerry — Infobox Television episode Title = The Fusilli Jerry Series = Seinfeld Caption = Kramer s errant license plate. Season = 6 Episode = 107 Airdate = April 27, 1995 Production = Story = Ron Hauge Writer = Marjorie Gross Director = Andy Ackerman… … Wikipedia
catcall — catcaller, n. /kat kawl /, n. 1. a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc. 2. an instrument for producing such a sound. v.i. 3. to sound catcalls. v.t. 4. to express disapproval of… … Universalium
catcall — noun the young comics have to learn how to withstand the inevitable catcalls Syn: whistle, boo, hiss, jeer, raspberry, taunt; (catcalls) scoffing, abuse, taunting, derision … Thesaurus of popular words
catcall — cat•call [[t]ˈkætˌkɔl[/t]] n. 1) a shrill sound or raucous shout expressing disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc 2) to sound catcalls 3) to express disapproval of by catcalls • Etymology: 1650–60 cat′call er, n … From formal English to slang
catcall — /ˈkætkɔl / (say katkawl) noun 1. a cry like that of a cat, or an instrument for producing a similar sound, used to express disapproval, at a theatre, meeting, etc. –verb (i) 2. to sound catcalls. –verb (t) 3. to express disapproval of by catcalls …
catcall — [kat′kôl΄] n. a shrill shout or whistle expressing derision or disapproval, as of a speaker, actor, etc. vt. to deride with catcalls vi. to make catcalls … English World dictionary
Catcall — Cat call , n. A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill instrument for making such a noise. [1913 Webster] Upon the rising of the curtain. I was very much surprised… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chorus — Cho rus, n.; pl. {Choruses}. [L., a dance in a ring, a dance accompanied with song; a chorus, a band of dancers and singers. Gr. ?. See {Choir}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Antiq.) A band of singers and dancers. [1913 Webster] The Grecian tragedy was at… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English