/Sounds like 'pee-ROH-po'/
A compliment, usually about someone's looks, said out loud in public or on the street. Piropos range from poetic and clever to ridiculous and over-the-top — they're a cultural tradition with varying receptions.
Example
"He threw her a compliment and she blushed."
"Catcalling isn't really done much anymore."
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/Sounds like 'pee-ROH-po'/
A compliment, usually about someone's looks, said out loud in public or on the street. Piropos range from poetic and clever to ridiculous and over-the-top — they're a cultural tradition with varying receptions.
Example
"He threw her a compliment and she blushed."
"Catcalling isn't really done much anymore."
Word family
Regional synonyms: