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cat-call

noun

Meaning

  1. A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
  2. A shout, whistle, or comment of a sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
  3. A whistle blown by a theatre-goer to express disapproval.
  4. To make such an exclamation.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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