wolf whistle



wolf whistle

A high-pitched, typically two-note whistle directed at a person (usually a woman) to indicate that the whistler (usually a man) finds them attractive. Sharon did not appreciate the wolf whistles coming from the crew at the construction site.
See also: whistle, wolf

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vanesa-Czech, Slovak
Feofan-Russian (Archaic)
Aldegund-Ancient Germanic
DianDEE-ahnIndonesian
Izem-Northern African, Berber
Benedictusbay-nə-DIK-tus (Dutch)Late Roman, Dutch