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
Phipps[fips]
Gwandoya-Eastern African, Ganda
EliŠKa-Czech, Slovak
Enu-Western African, Akan
Annibaleahn-nee-BAH-leItalian
Chinwe-Western African, Igbo