Catcall
noun
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval, typically one made at a public event.
The catcall from the crowd was startling.
Often appears as...
- heard a catcall
- tried to ignore the catcall
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To make a whistle, shout, or comment of a sexual nature to someone passing by.
A group of men catcalled as she walked by.
Often appears as...
- men catcalled her
- catcalled from the car
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval, typically one made at a public event.
The catcall from the crowd was startling.
Often appears as...
- heard a catcall
- tried to ignore the catcall
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To make a whistle, shout, or comment of a sexual nature to someone passing by.
A group of men catcalled as she walked by.
Often appears as...
- men catcalled her
- catcalled from the car
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Catcall implies disapproval or dislike towards what is happening or being presented.
The comedian's offensive joke was met with catcalls.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Events
Catcalls are often heard at sports games, political rallies, or performances when the audience is unhappy.
The umpire's call prompted a series of catcalls from the stands.
Pro Tip 3/3Abrupt Interruption
A catcall can interrupt a speaker or performer suddenly and is considered rude.
During the speech, a catcall cut through the crowd's applause.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Catcall implies disapproval or dislike towards what is happening or being presented.
The comedian's offensive joke was met with catcalls.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Events
Catcalls are often heard at sports games, political rallies, or performances when the audience is unhappy.
The umpire's call prompted a series of catcalls from the stands.
Pro Tip 3/3Abrupt Interruption
A catcall can interrupt a speaker or performer suddenly and is considered rude.
During the speech, a catcall cut through the crowd's applause.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Emotion
Catcall implies disapproval or dislike towards what is happening or being presented.
The comedian's offensive joke was met with catcalls.
Pro Tip 2/3Public Events
Catcalls are often heard at sports games, political rallies, or performances when the audience is unhappy.
The umpire's call prompted a series of catcalls from the stands.
Pro Tip 3/3Abrupt Interruption
A catcall can interrupt a speaker or performer suddenly and is considered rude.
During the speech, a catcall cut through the crowd's applause.
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