catcall in Russian
catcall in Russian is освистывание, приставание, освистать — catcall means a shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
catcall in Russian
освистывание
Pronounced: osvistyvaniye
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
приставание
Pronounced: pristavaniye
A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
освистать
Pronounced: osvistat
(transitive) To make such an exclamation.
освистывать
Pronounced: osvistyvat
(transitive) To make such an exclamation.
What does "catcall" mean?
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noun A shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
"There, amid the curses and catcalls of sweaty beer drinkers, the tour's headliners are set to engage in a hallowed feminist ritual:"
- noun An unwanted sexual remark or whistle called out at a woman passing by.
- noun A whistle blown by someone in a theatre audience to show they disapprove.
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- There, amid the curses and catcalls of sweaty beer drinkers, the tour's headliners are set to engage in a hallowed feminist ritual:
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What is "catcall" in Russian?
"catcall" in Russian is освистывание, приставание, освистать. catcall means: A shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
How do you pronounce освистывание?
"catcall" in Russian is освистывание, pronounced "osvistyvaniye".
Are there other ways to say "catcall" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "catcall": освистывание, приставание, освистать, освистывать.
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