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Nachpfeifen — 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.

Senses

Nachpfeifen is used for these senses in English:

  • catcall A shout, whistle, or comment of a harassingly sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.
  • catcall (transitive) To make such an exclamation.
  • wolf whistle A whistle, of two notes, to signify sexual interest in someone.

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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