catcall
/ˈkætˌkɔl/
verb
- To make a loud, rude, or sexually suggestive comment or whistle at someone.
- She felt uncomfortable when strangers would catcall her during her morning run.
- It is never acceptable to catcall someone on the street.
- The man was arrested for catcalling a woman outside the store.
- To make a loud, disapproving noise (such as a boo or whistle) at a performer or speaker.
- He was catcalled off the stage after his boring presentation.
- Fans catcalled the umpire after the controversial call.
- The audience began to catcall the singer when she forgot the lyrics.
Synonyms
noun
- A loud, rude, or sexually suggestive whistle or comment made by someone, usually to a person passing by.
- The group of teenagers made a catcall at the jogger, which she found offensive.
- She ignored the catcall from the construction worker as she walked past.
- Many cities have campaigns to stop catcalls and make streets safer for everyone.
- A loud, disapproving noise or shout made by an audience, such as a boo or whistle.
- The comedian was met with a catcall from the back of the room after his joke fell flat.
- The referee's decision drew a catcall from the angry fans.
- A catcall from the crowd interrupted the politician's speech.