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
BransonBRAN-sənEnglish (Modern)
Hiezecihel-Biblical Latin
Dorina (1)do-REE-nahRomanian
Zviadi-Georgian
HarrietHER-ee-ət, HAR-ee-ətEnglish
Willamar-Ancient Germanic