huudella — meaning in English

English meaning

• catcall noun A shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
• 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 made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
2. noun An unwanted sexual remark or whistle called out at a woman passing by.
3. noun A whistle blown by someone in a theater audience to show they disapprove.

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