catcall

• Nom désignant un cri ou un sifflement fort et perçant exprimant une désapprobation, souvent adressé à un artiste ou à un orateur, ou une remarque à connotation sexuelle faite à quelqu'un dans un lieu public.

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.

   Sifflet de désapprobation

   • 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.

   Synonymesboohisshootjeertaunt

   Antonymesacclaimapplauseovationpraise

• Émettre un cri, un sifflement ou une remarque provocante ou moqueuse, souvent dans un lieu public, généralement pour harceler ou manifester son désapprobation.

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.

   Siffler ou interpeller

   • 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.

   Antonymescomplimentpraiserespect