Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caterwauling
noun
/ˈkætərˌwɔːlɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making a loud, wailing noise, often associated with cats in mating season.
Examples
- The caterwauling of the neighborhood cats kept me awake all night.
- As the argument escalated, it turned into a caterwauling match that echoed through the halls.
- The caterwauling from the street signaled that a fight had broken out among the locals.
Meaning
Caterwauling refers to the shrill, discordant sounds that can be likened to the yowling of cats, typically in a distressed or excited state.
Synonyms
- yowling
- howling
- wailing
- crying
