catcall
definition
a loud or rude remark made to a person in public, often as a form of verbal harassment
example
She decided to ignore the catcall from the construction workers as she walked by, focusing instead on getting to her destination.
synonyms
hollershoutjeer
word origin — The term 'catcall' originates from the early 17th century, where 'cat' referred to a hooting or yowling sound, and 'call' refers to calling out. The phrase was used to describe a noise made by a person to express disapproval or mockery.