rechifla

Definitions of rechifla
  1. noun
    showing your contempt by derision
    synonyms: befa, mofa
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    type of:
    burla, escarnio, guachafita, ludibrio
    contemptuous laughter
  2. noun
    the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
    synonyms: chifla, chiflido, silbido, silbo
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    type of:
    señal, signo
    any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
  3. noun
    a cry expressing disapproval
    synonyms: abucheo, silbas, silbido
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    type of:
    algarada, clamor, grito, protesta, tole, vociferación
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  4. noun
    a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
    synonyms: chicheo, chifla, silba, silbido, siseo
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    type of:
    estrépito, runrún
    sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
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