Vocabulary Spotlight
Catcall
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Definition: सीटी बजाना (Seeti Bajana) – A whistle or shout intended to insult or tease someone.
Pronunciation
[kat-kawl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Boo – हूटिंग करना (Hooting Karna)
Related Words
Whistle – सीटी (Seeti)
Word Origin
“Catcall” ka origin English theatre se hua, jahan log actors ko tease karne ke liye cat-like awaz nikaalte the.
– “Catcall” originated in English theater, where audiences would make cat-like sounds to tease actors on stage.
Word Family
Noun: Catcall – सीटी (Seeti)
Verb: To catcall – सीटी बजाना (Seeti Bajana)
Usage Examples
1. Jab wo stage par aayi to kisi ne unhe catcall kiya.
– Someone catcalled her when she came on stage.
2. Aam taur par catcalling ko disrespectful behavior mana jata hai.
– Generally, catcalling is considered disrespectful behavior.
Cultural Note
India mein bhi public places par catcalling ek samasya hai, aur isse vaakayi ladkiyon aur logon ko ak vaak disrespectful tarike se treat karne ke roop mein dekha jata hai.
In Context
Catcall ka istemaal aksar theatre aur social settings mein hota hai, jahan logon ko tease ya ridicule karne ke liye isse use kiya jata hai.