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Caterwauling: meaning, definitions and examples

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caterwauling

 

[ หˆkรฆtษ™rหŒwษ”lษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

loud noise

Caterwauling refers to a loud and disturbing noise, often resembling the yowling of a cat. It can indicate a state of distress or dissatisfaction. The term is frequently used to describe vocal disturbances that are harsh and unpleasant to hear. Caterwauling can occur in various situations, such as during disputes or when expressing discontent.

Synonyms

howling, wailing, yowling

Examples of usage

  • The caterwauling of the cats kept me awake all night.
  • The protestors were caterwauling in front of the city hall.
  • I couldn't concentrate with all the caterwauling from the neighbors.
Context #2 | Verb

make noise

To caterwaul means to make a loud, wailing noise, similar to the cries of certain animals. It can also imply a sense of fussiness or a strong emotional outburst. This verb is often used when someone is complaining or expressing their grievances in an audible and disruptive manner.

Synonyms

howl, shriek, yell

Examples of usage

  • The children were caterwauling when they didn't get their way.
  • The fans began to caterwaul when their team lost.
  • He caterwauled about the unfair treatment he received.

Translations

Translations of the word "caterwauling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schreien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teriakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบั€ะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wrzask

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใณๅฃฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงฤฑฤŸlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™ik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ–ๅซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriฤanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณpi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนา“ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hayqฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritos

Etymology

The word 'caterwaul' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the word 'cater', which is believed to be a reference to the sound made by a cat in distress. The suffix '-waul' refers to a wailing sound. The combination effectively depicts the harsh and unpleasant noise reminiscent of a cat's cry. Its etymology can be traced back to Middle English, where 'cater' was a dialectal variant of 'cater', meaning to make a noise like a cat. Over the centuries, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of loud, disruptive sounds, retaining its connotation of annoyance and disturbance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,424, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.