pilkka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- catcall noun A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
- clout noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
- derision noun Act of treating with disdain.
- jeer noun A mocking remark or reflection.
- 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
- noun A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
- noun A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
- noun A whistle blown by a theatre-goer to express disapproval.
clout — full definition
- noun Influence or power, especially in politics or business.
- noun A blow struck with the hand or fist (informal).
- verb To hit someone or something, especially with the fist.