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Meaning of caterwauling
The primary meaning of the word "caterwauling" is making a loud, unpleasant noise, typically like a cat in heat.
Etymology of caterwauling
The word "caterwauling" has its roots in the Middle English words "cater" meaning cat and "waul" meaning to cry or wail, likely imitative of the sound made by a cat in heat
Historically, the term was used to describe the loud, unpleasant noise made by cats, especially female cats in heat, but it has since been extended to describe any loud, harsh, or unpleasant sound
Synonyms
wailing
howling
yelling
shrieking
screaming
yowling
screeching
squealing
bawling
blubbering
sobbing
ululating
keening
lamenting
mournful
plaintive
cacophonous
discordant
raucous
strident
ear-piercing
loud
boisterous
clamorous
vociferous
uproarious
riotous
turbulent
chaotic
Definitions
- Making a loud, harsh, or unpleasant noise, typically like a cat in heat
- * A loud, harsh, or unpleasant sound, especially one that is high-pitched or grating
Usage Examples
- The caterwauling of the cats in the alleyway kept me awake all night
- * The rock band's caterwauling guitars and screaming vocals made for a chaotic live performance