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Catcall: meaning, definitions and examples

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catcall

 

[ หˆkรฆtหŒkษ”l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

street harassment

A catcall is a loud, sexually suggestive remark made by someone in public, typically directed at a stranger. It often involves whistles, shouts, or comments about a person's appearance and is considered a form of harassment.

Synonyms

holler, lewd remark, wolf whistle

Examples of usage

  • She felt uncomfortable when she received a catcall while walking down the street.
  • The construction workers often catcalled women passing by.
  • He ignored the catcalls as he walked past the group.
Context #2 | Verb

to shout

To catcall means to make a loud, suggestive remark or call towards someone, usually in a disrespectful manner. This action can be seen as an attempt to attract attention, but often results in discomfort or offense.

Synonyms

call out, holler at, shout at

Examples of usage

  • He catcalled her from across the street.
  • They started to catcall as she jogged by.
  • It's inappropriate to catcall women in any situation.

Translations

Translations of the word "catcall" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grito de assรฉdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคŸ เค•เฅ‰เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Catcalling

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seruan tidak pantas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพั‚ัั‡ะธะน ัะฒะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ catcalling

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒฃใƒƒใƒˆใ‚ณใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sifflement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ silbido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sokak tacizi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์บฃ์ฝœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูƒุงู„ู…ุฉ ุงู„ู‚ุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ catcalling

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ catcalling

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ maฤje klicanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถttukall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ัั‹า› ัˆะฐา›ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒก แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ piลŸik รงaฤŸฤฑrฤฑลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grito callejero

Etymology

The term 'catcall' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the sound of a cat's call or screeching, which was used to signify mockery or derision. Initially, the term was associated with a type of whistle, particularly one that imitated cat sounds, used by audiences to express disapproval at theatrical performances. Over time, the meaning evolved, and it began to refer specifically to the act of shouting remarks of a sexual or suggestive nature towards someone in public spaces. This shift in meaning highlights the negative implications of the term, as it became associated with street harassment and the objectification of individuals, particularly women. Today, catcalling is widely recognized as an inappropriate form of communication that undermines respect and safety in public interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,102, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.