catcall

[US]/'kætkɔːl/
[UK]/'kætkɔl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. disapproving or scornful sound
v. make a disapproving or scornful sound
Word Forms
Past Tensecatcalled
Present Participlecatcalling
Third Person Singularcatcalls
Pluralcatcalls
Past Participlecatcalled

Example Sentences

they were fired for catcalling at women.

Temporarily full-court in an uproar, the catcall below the stage.

catcall :a harsh or shrill call or whistle expressing derision or disapproval.

a shady character; catcalls from some character in the back row.

"You'd be surprised about how unshockable Yale students are," said a participant, who goes by the pseudonym "Buck Naked." "I suppose you do get the occasional cheer or catcall.

The construction workers were catcalled by passing drivers.

Catcalling is a form of street harassment.

She felt uncomfortable walking alone after receiving catcalls from strangers.

Catcalling is a disrespectful behavior towards women.

Many women have experienced catcalling on the streets.

Catcalling can make individuals feel unsafe in public spaces.

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of catcalling.

She called out the group of men who were catcalling her.

Catcalling is often a manifestation of toxic masculinity.

Some people mistakenly believe that catcalling is a form of flattery.

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