catcall

• Substantivo que designa um assobio ou grito estridente de desaprovação, geralmente dirigido a um artista ou orador, ou um comentário de teor sexual feito a alguém em espaço 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.

   Vaia

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboohisshootjeertaunt

   Antônimosacclaimapplauseovationpraise

• Verbo que significa emitir um assobio ou comentário grosseiro, geralmente de teor sexual, dirigido a alguém em espaço público, ou vaiar e zombar de alguém com gritos e assobios.

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.

   Assobiar ou gritar

   • 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.

   Antônimoscomplimentpraiserespect