Pronunciation: /ˈkætˌkɔːl/
noun a loud, whistle or a comment of a sexual nature made by a man to a passing woman
A1 I heard a catcall from the street as I walked by.
A2 She felt uncomfortable when she received a catcall from a stranger.
B1 Catcalls are considered a form of harassment and should not be tolerated.
B2 The actress spoke out against the catcalls she received during the premiere.
C1 The issue of catcalling has sparked debates about gender equality and respect.
C2 Catcalls are a reflection of societal attitudes towards women and need to be addressed through education and awareness.
verb to make a catcall
A1 She catcalled at the cute puppy passing by.
A2 The construction workers catcalled as the woman walked past.
B1 The audience began to catcall during the performance.
B2 It is never appropriate to catcall someone on the street.
C1 The politician was criticized for catcalling his opponent during the debate.
C2 Catcalling is a form of harassment that should not be tolerated in any setting.
formal Catcalling is a form of harassment that is not tolerated in the workplace.
informal I hate when guys catcall me while I'm walking down the street.
slang Some people think catcalling is a way to compliment someone, but it's actually disrespectful.
figurative The constant catcalls from the audience made the comedian feel like a rockstar on stage.
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