xiulada — meaning in English

English meaning

• catcall noun A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
• hiss verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
• whistle verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.

Senses

xiulada is used for these senses in English:

• catcall A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
• hiss An expression of disapproval made using such a sound.
• whistle Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.

catcall — full definition

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

hiss — full definition

1. verb To make a sharp, sustained "sss" sound, as a snake or escaping gas does.
2. verb To show disapproval of someone by making this sound.
3. noun A sharp, sustained sound like that made by a snake or escaping steam.

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