verb
- made loud, crude comments or whistles at someone in public, typically in a sexually suggestive way
Usage: past tense of catcall; often considered harassment
Examples
- She was catcalled while walking to work.
- The construction workers catcalled women passing by.
- He was arrested after he catcalled several pedestrians.
- The actress spoke out about being catcalled on the street.
- Many cities have laws against catcalling in public spaces.
- She felt uncomfortable after being catcalled at the bus stop.