catcalling
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- noun
- /ˈkætˌkɔlɪŋ/
- Offensive
- Through raising awareness and sharing experiences, we hope to put an end to catcalling, groping, stalking, public masturbation, assaults, racial slurs, and other forms of street harassment.
Examples
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She reported the catcalling to the authorities, who are working to improve street safety.
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The yelling, cheering, and catcalling was jarring to me, as were some of the speeches by the non-elected officials.
Blog text (14) -
The crowd began to clamor: shouting, catcalling, clapping hands, and stamping feet in rhythm.
Fiction book (1997) -
[ JEERING AND CATCALLING ]
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Many women experience unwanted catcalling when walking down the streets of the city.
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The awareness campaign aimed to highlight the negative impact of catcalling in public spaces.
Synonyms
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Using insulting words to hurt or shame someone instead of discussing the problem
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Shouting comments to interrupt and upset a person speaking
Antonyms
How Offensive
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- Offensive
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Catcalling comes from the parts cat and call, with 'call' meaning 'shout' and the idea of a sharp, rude sound like a cat's cry. That's why catcalling now means making unwanted, often sexual or disrespectful shouts or noises at people in public.