catcall

noun
UK: /ˈkæt.kɔːl/
US: /ˈkæt.kɑːl/

  1. A loud, often sexually suggestive or rude shout or comment directed at someone publicly.

    1. She ignored the catcall and kept walking.
    2. The politician condemned the catcall as unacceptable behavior toward women in public spaces.

Synonyms

jeer whistle hoot
catcall verb

  1. To make a loud, often sexually suggestive or rude shout or comment at someone publicly.

    1. They catcall women on the street.
    2. It's never okay to catcall someone, regardless of their appearance or what they are wearing.
catcall verb

  1. To express disapproval by hissing and booing.

    1. The audience started to catcall the speaker.
    2. The frustrated fans began to catcall the referee after a series of questionable calls.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "catcall" is /ˈkæt.kɔːl/ in British English and /ˈkæt.kɑːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "catcall": jeer, whistle, hoot.

Example usage of "catcall": "She ignored the catcall and kept walking.". More examples on the page.