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catcall in Swedish

catcall in Swedish is burop, bua — catcall means a shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.

catcall in Swedish

burop
noun
A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
bua
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 Swedish?
"catcall" in Swedish is burop, bua. catcall means: A shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
Are there other ways to say "catcall" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 2 translations listed for "catcall": burop, bua.
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