pilkka — meaning in English

English meaning

• catcall noun A shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
• clout noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
• derision noun Scornful mockery of someone or something.
• jeer noun A rude comment made to make fun of someone.
• mock verb To make fun of someone, often by imitating them; to ridicule.
• ridicule verb To mock or make fun of someone or something in a scornful way.
• scoff verb To speak about something with scorn or mockery, treating it as ridiculous.
• scorn verb To feel or show strong contempt for someone or something.
• taunt verb To mock or provoke someone with insulting remarks, often to get a reaction.

Senses

pilkka is used for these senses in English:

• catcall A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
• clout (archery) The center of the butt at which archers shoot; probably once a piece of white cloth or a nail head.
• derision Act of treating with disdain.
• jeer A mocking remark or reflection.
• mock Mockery; the act of mocking.
• ridicule Derision; mocking or humiliating words or behavior.
• scoff A derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
• scorn (uncountable) Contempt or disdain.

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.

clout — full definition

1. noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
2. noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
3. verb To hit someone or something, especially with the fist.

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