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caterwaul

verb cat·er·waul \ˈka-tər-ˌwl\

: to make a very loud and unpleasant sound

: to protest or complain noisily

Full Definition of CATERWAUL

intransitive verb
1
:  to make a harsh cry
2
:  to protest or complain noisily
caterwaul noun
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Origin of CATERWAUL

Middle English caterwawen
First Known Use: 14th century

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