| 词汇 | catcalling |
| 释义 | catcalling noun[ U ] (alsocat-calling)uk /ˈkætˌkɔː.lɪŋ/ us /ˈkætˌkɑː.lɪŋ/ the act of shouting or whistling(= making a high sound by blowing) in a way that expresses disapproval, usually by people in a crowd: There was no catcalling from our side when the other team's national anthem was played. There is a lot of hooting, catcalling and good-natured yelling from the crowd. the action of calling out or whistling(= making a high sound by blowing) at someone in an insulting way, usually expressing unwanted sexual interest: Catcalling has never worked for any man, so why do they do it? She encountered racist catcalling and sneers at her Guatemalan family. There was a stormy and lengthy debate which descended at times into cat-calling and shouting. I usually cross the street when I approach a building site, to escape the whistling and cat-calling. There had been confrontations, acts of vandalism, and catcalling directed at foreigners. Insults & abuse abusive abusively backhanded compliment brickbat catcall catcaller contumely cut (someone) to the quickidiom dis jeer mouth name neg negging point-scoring put something/someone down revile sledging slight stick You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Sounds made by humans with their mouths |
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