[KAT-uhr-wawl]
noun
A shrill, discordant sound.
I often wonder if my neighbors can hear the caterwauls of my nightly, ritualistic porn enjoyment.
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Modern Language Association (MLA Style)
“Caterwaul.” The Effin’ Word, The Effin’ Word, https://effinwords.com/dictionary/caterwaul. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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The Effin’ Word. (n.d.). Caterwaul. In The Effin’ Word. Retrieved February 12, 2026, from https://effinwords.com/dictionary/caterwaul