vihellys — meaning in English
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Senses
vihellys is used for these senses in English:
- catcall A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.
- catcall A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
- whistle An act of whistling.
- whistle Any high-pitched sound similar to the sound made by whistling.
catcall — full definition
- noun A shout or whistle made to show disapproval, especially by a crowd; a jeer.
- noun An unwanted sexual remark or whistle called out at a woman passing by.
- noun A whistle blown by someone in a theater audience to show they disapprove.
whistle — full definition
- verb To make a clear, high-pitched sound by forcing air through pursed lips or teeth.
- noun A small device that makes a shrill sound when air is blown through it, or the sound itself.
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