English Dictionary

catcall

名詞

歴史的

A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo. / A shout, whistle, or comment of a sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.

日本語の意味

人混みや聴衆からの嫌悪を表現するための叫び声や口笛、嘲笑の表現。 / 通りすがりの女性に対して発せられる性的な意図を含むコメントや叫び、口笛。

During the speech, someone in the crowd let out a loud catcall that interrupted the speaker.

演説の最中、観衆の一人が大きな野次を飛ばして演説者の話を遮った。

意味（1）

A shout or whistle expressing dislike, especially from a crowd or audience; a jeer, a boo.

意味（2）

A shout, whistle, or comment of a sexual nature, usually made toward a passing woman.

意味（3）

(historical) A whistle blown by a theatre-goer to express disapproval.

At what period was the custom of blowing catcalls at the theatre discontinued?

catcalls （ plural ）