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catcall in Spanish

catcall in Spanish is abucheo, rechifla, piropo — catcall means a shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.

catcall in Spanish

abucheo
noun
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
rechifla
noun
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
piropo
noun
A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
abuchear
verb
(transitive) To make such an exclamation.
cuerdear
verb
(transitive) To make such an exclamation.
piropear
verb
(transitive) To make such an exclamation.
rechiflar
verb
(transitive) To make such an exclamation.

What does "catcall" mean?

  1. 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:"
  2. noun An unwanted sexual remark or whistle called out at a woman passing by.
  3. noun A whistle blown by someone in a theatre audience to show they disapprove.
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catcall in a sentence

  • 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 Spanish?
"catcall" in Spanish is abucheo, rechifla, piropo. catcall means: A shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
Are there other ways to say "catcall" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "catcall": abucheo, rechifla, piropo, abuchear, cuerdear, piropear.
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