catcall

• Sustantivo que designa un grito o silbido fuerte y agudo de desaprobación, a menudo dirigido a un artista u orador, o un comentario de tono sexual hecho a alguien en un lugar público.

A noun referring to a loud, shrill cry or whistle expressing disapproval, often directed at a performer or speaker, or a sexually suggestive remark made to someone in public.

1. Expression of disapprovalB2informal

   A loud, sharp cry or whistle expressing disapproval, often from an audience or crowd.

   Expresión de desaprobación

   • The politician was greeted with catcalls from the angry crowd.
   • The referee's decision was met with catcalls from the fans.
   • The comedian ignored the catcalls and continued his routine.

   Sinónimosboohisshootjeertaunt

   Antónimosacclaimapplauseovationpraise

• Verbo que significa emitir un sonido fuerte, silbido o burlón, generalmente como forma de acoso o desaprobación, a menudo dirigido a alguien en un lugar público. También puede referirse a hacer comentarios obscenos o provocativos a una persona en la calle.

A verb meaning to make a loud, whistling, or jeering sound, typically as a form of harassment or disapproval, often directed at someone in public.

1. Whistle or shout atB2informal

   To make a loud, sharp whistle or a sexually suggestive comment or shout at someone, typically a woman, in a public place.

   Piropear (gritar o silbar)

   • A group of men catcalled her as she walked past the construction site.
   • She felt uncomfortable when strangers catcalled her from across the street.
   • He was fined for catcalling a woman on the subway.

   Antónimoscomplimentpraiserespect