catcall
noun
a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc.
catcalling
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present participleof catcall.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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However, last year, a Sound Cymru survey of 500 men in Wales showed 30% of respondents considered catcalling, the act of making a threatening or harassing remark at a person publicly, not to be harmful.
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Police say harassment is anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or is inappropriate, such as staring, constant questioning or catcalling.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
“They were catcalling and whistling, and the crew all started doing versions of the dance. It sparked a lot of joy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
Britain’s government said Friday that it was backing legislation to criminalize public sexual harassment, joining a handful of countries that have made specific offenses such as catcalling punishable by law.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 9, 2022
“Brocklehurst, Mandy” went to Ravenclaw too, but “Brown, Lavender” became the first new Gryffindor, and the table on the far left exploded with cheers; Harry could see Ron’s twin brothers catcalling.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
