wolf whistle
/ˈwʊlf ˌwɪsəl/
noun
- A loud, two-note whistle made by a person, often to show sexual attraction or to get someone's attention.
- A wolf-whistle echoed across the street as the celebrity walked by.
- Many people consider a wolf-whistle to be rude and disrespectful.
- She ignored the wolf-whistle from the construction site.
Synonyms
verb
- To make a loud, two-note whistle, usually to show sexual attraction or to call attention to someone.
- It is considered harassment to wolf-whistle at strangers.
- Some fans wolf-whistled when the singer came on stage.
- He was told not to wolf-whistle at people on the sidewalk.