eve-teasing
n.— «Eve teasing or “Eve watching” is watching or trying to meet women, and both are illegal in Pakistan.» —“Girl-watching violates Islamic dictates in Pakistan” in Islamabad, Pakistan Houston Chronicle (Texas) May 4, 1986. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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