Catcall

/ˈkætˌkɔːl/ noun

A loud whistle, boo, or rude shout made to taunt, harass, or mock someone, especially a performer or a woman.

From 'cat' + 'call,' referencing the sound a cat makes (yowl). First documented in 1660s London theater, where audiences would make cat-like sounds to express disapproval of performances.

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