Learning Through Stugh - Caterwaul
caterwaul \KAT-uhr-wawl\, intransitive verb:
1. To make a harsh cry.
2. To have a noisy argument.
noun:
1. A shrill, discordant sound.
Caterwaul is from Middle English caterwawen, "to cry as a cat," either from Medieval Dutch kater, "tomcat" + Dutch wauwelen, "to tattle," or for catawail, from cat-wail, "to wail like a cat."
Example
"Hugh, my little handcuff of fluff," Stephen began. "I appreciate your ebullient, orgasmic caterwauling. I really do. It's sweet. Lets me know you care. But can you please stifle it a bit, hmm? Poor mother and father won't let you sleep over anymore if you keep waking them up. KTHXBYE."
1. To make a harsh cry.
2. To have a noisy argument.
noun:
1. A shrill, discordant sound.
Caterwaul is from Middle English caterwawen, "to cry as a cat," either from Medieval Dutch kater, "tomcat" + Dutch wauwelen, "to tattle," or for catawail, from cat-wail, "to wail like a cat."
Example
"Hugh, my little handcuff of fluff," Stephen began. "I appreciate your ebullient, orgasmic caterwauling. I really do. It's sweet. Lets me know you care. But can you please stifle it a bit, hmm? Poor mother and father won't let you sleep over anymore if you keep waking them up. KTHXBYE."