Định Nghĩa và Ý Nghĩa của "catcall"

Catcall

DANH TỪ

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a loud, often sexually suggestive remark or whistle directed at someone, typically in public, intended to attract attention. It is often considered disrespectful or inappropriate

Disapproving

Informal

Example

He was embarrassed when he heard a catcall from the construction workers on the corner.

She ignored the catcalls as she walked past the group of men.

The catcalls were relentless, and it made her feel uncomfortable on her way home.

to catcall

ĐỘNG TỪ

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to make a loud, often sexually suggestive, remark or whistle directed at someone, usually in public, to attract attention. It is generally seen as disrespectful or inappropriate behavior

Disapproving

Informal

Example

The group of men catcalled as she passed by them on the street.

He was reprimanded for catcalling the woman on the corner.

Some people still think it ’s okay to catcall, but it ’s actually a form of harassment.