Meaning
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
First attested in the mid-17th c., from the resemblance to cats' nocturnal cries. From cat + call.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 19 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-07-18CAEILPT
- 2026-05-17LACDORT
- 2026-04-05ACTIFLY
- 2026-02-09TACIKLO
- 2025-12-21TOALCBK
- 2025-07-17TALDCIY
- 2025-07-12CATLINU
- 2025-06-07CALTFIE
- 2025-04-25TAMICLY
- 2024-11-30CAILMNT
- 2024-04-28TALECZI
- 2024-01-19CUATFEL
+7 earlier appearances in the archive.