as in snort
a vocal sound made to express scorn or disapproval
the band's sloppy playing produced only catcalls from the crowd
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Recent Examples of catcall
Jody Rosen, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2019
When the 43-year-old came to the stage here at a university student center in the Detroit suburbs, about half of the crowd gave her a standing ovation – and the other half unleashed a chorus of boos and catcalls.
—Griff Witte, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2019
There were catcalls from a disappointed Orediggers sideline, in an attempt to shout down the young Lions cornerback, who firmly stood his ground, wearing an unbeatable smile that’s a blessing of his genes.
—Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2019
Joseph drew a large crowd at her first court appearance this month, emerging handcuffed from a police vehicle to a burst of jeers and catcalls, schoolchildren in matching uniforms struggling to catch a glimpse of her through the crowd.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Oct. 2019
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Should the rare Dolphins touchdown bring cheers or catcalls?
—Jody Rosen, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2019
When the 43-year-old came to the stage here at a university student center in the Detroit suburbs, about half of the crowd gave her a standing ovation – and the other half unleashed a chorus of boos and catcalls.
—Griff Witte, Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2019
There were catcalls from a disappointed Orediggers sideline, in an attempt to shout down the young Lions cornerback, who firmly stood his ground, wearing an unbeatable smile that’s a blessing of his genes.
—Mark Kiszla, The Denver Post, 30 Nov. 2019
Joseph drew a large crowd at her first court appearance this month, emerging handcuffed from a police vehicle to a burst of jeers and catcalls, schoolchildren in matching uniforms struggling to catch a glimpse of her through the crowd.
—BostonGlobe.com, 20 Oct. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catcall
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The book, with illustrations by English artist Hannah Farr, tells the story of how Henri gets bullied in doggie daycare because of his loud snort.Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024
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But back in the late 90s, people could crush the pills, turning a slow-release narcotic into a rapidly acting drug, a snort or injection leading to an intense high.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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That’s why rules like those used for the June CNN debate between Trump and then-candidate Joe Biden make sense: no jeering crowds, no dominance by willingness to speak over everyone, no endless back-and-forth.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2024
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Just under five years ago, Xhaka was jeered from the pitch by Arsenal supporters during a home game against Crystal Palace.James McNicholas, The Athletic, 5 July 2024
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Whatever happened to common courtesies in lieu of belittlements, sneers or vilification?Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Wilfried Zaha mural at Selhurst Park (The Athletic) What has never changed are the gripes and sneers that have attached themselves to this part of SE25, in the London borough of Croydon, for longer than Palace fans would probably wish to remember.Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 28 Aug. 2024
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Now, in elevating him to one of America’s premier diplomatic postings, Trump has managed to both insult our oldest ally and flout whatever remaining standards there are for holding a senior U.S. position.Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
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And now insult me with the dubious claim about your self-serving fiction being more important than the truth.Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hadid, in response, cocks her head thoughtfully, stares at Travis, and gives a little smirk.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
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Think of nervous smiles, insincere smiles, and smirks.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
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Utzon’s lead role drastically changed in 1965, when Robert Askin, who had frequently ridiculed the project’s design, cost overruns, and delays, was elected as the new premier of New South Wales.Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
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But instead of reciprocating, Lila told him to get away from her and started ridiculing him.Krista Stevens, Longreads, 5 Dec. 2024
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Despite the setback, Battle won a split decision but faced boos from fans at T-Mobile Arena following the bout.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins were insulated from boos at Hard Rock Stadium the previous two seasons but things have become more difficult this season.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The company derided regulators in a lengthy blog post.Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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Michael Saylor was roundly derided for his bet on bitcoin, but the joke is now on his critics: the strategy has been insanely lucrative, with MicroStrategy reported to have made a profit of $11 billion on its investment at the last count.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Catcall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catcall. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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