catcall
The origin and history of catcall.
Etymology
First recorded in the mid-17th century, catcall is named for its resemblance to cats' nocturnal cries; it is formed from cat and call.
The origin and history of catcall.
First recorded in the mid-17th century, catcall is named for its resemblance to cats' nocturnal cries; it is formed from cat and call.
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