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catcall

UK
/ˈkæt.kɔːl/
US
/ˈkæt.kɔl/
catcallnoun
catcalls
pl
UK
/ˈkæt.kɔːl/
US
/ˈkæt.kɔl/
Translations
huéePour un cri ou sifflement de désapprobation, notamment dans un contexte de spectacle.
The comedian was met with a catcall from the audience after his controversial joke.
L’humoriste a été accueilli par une huée du public après sa blague controversée.
Additional translations
sifflement grivoisPour une interpellation ou un commentaire à connotation sexuelle, surtout en public.
Definitions
A loud, shrill whistle or shout expressing disapproval, typically made by a member of an audience at a performance.
The comedian was met with a catcall from the audience after his controversial joke.
A loud, sexually suggestive call or comment directed at someone in public, typically a woman.
She ignored the catcall from the group of men as she walked down the street.
Synonyms
jeer
sneer
taunt
shout
hiss
catcallverb
catcalled
Past Simple
catcalled
Past Participle
catcalling
ing-form
UK
/ˈkætkɔːl/
US
/ˈkætkɔl/
Translations
huerSe dit d’un public qui manifeste sa désapprobation à haute voix.
The crowd catcalled the singer when he forgot the lyrics.
La foule a hué le chanteur quand il a oublié les paroles.
Additional translations
siffler grivoisementPour héler quelqu’un dans la rue avec une connotation sexuelle ou déplacée.
Definitions
To make a loud, sexually suggestive call or comment to someone passing by, typically a woman.
As she walked down the street, she was catcalled by a group of men standing on the corner.
To make a loud, shrill whistle or shout expressing disapproval, typically directed at performers or speakers.
The crowd catcalled the singer when he forgot the lyrics.
Synonyms
yell
shout
sneer
jeer
hiss
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