huudella — meaning in English

English meaning

• catcall noun A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
• heckle verb To interrupt a speaker or performer with mocking comments or aggressive questions.

Senses

huudella is used for these senses in English:

• catcall (transitive) To make such an exclamation.
• heckle (transitive) To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses. [from later 18th c.]

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.

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