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caterwaul
[ kat-er-wawl ]
verb (used without object)
- to utter long wailing cries, as cats in rutting time.
- to utter a similar sound; howl or screech.
Synonyms: , , ,
- to quarrel like cats.
noun
- the cry of a cat in rutting time.
- any similar sound.
caterwaul
/ ˈæəˌɔː /
verb
- to make a yowling noise, as a cat on heat
noun
- a shriek or yell made by or sounding like a cat on heat
Derived Forms
- ˈٱˌɲܱ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- İ·ɲܱİ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of caterwaul1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of caterwaul1
Example Sentences
As Hogan documents, Vance caterwauled about everything, from TV shows being "woke" to — always — "cat ladies."
Trump's caterwauling and lies are reaching unbearable decibels.
He heard the thud as she struck the ground, and her crazy caterwauling as she shot off in utter confusion.
Instead, Trump’s supporters emit constant catcalls, boos and their own favorite profanities, in approving response to his nonstop caterwauling.
Even the Pokémon noises are gently mellowed out in contrast to the coarser, more caterwauling sounds of the games; here the creatures purr, cry, coo and sigh like docile house pets.
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