catcall

/ˌkætˈkɔl/

/ˈkætkɔl/

Other forms: catcalls; catcalling; catcalled

Boooo! Hisss! Come on ref! Are you blind?! Those are just a few family-friendly catcalls, or rowdy cries of disapproval.

Next time you're stuck watching a terrible movie, don't throw rotten tomatoes at the screen. Try a catcall instead. The impassioned taunts and disapproving shouts are already a staple at sporting events across the globe. They're also a favorite among construction workers, who like to whistle at and catcall the ladies walking by. Which, by the way, is totally inappropriate.

Definitions of catcall

1. noun

   a cry expressing disapproval
   type of:

   call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

   a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
2. noun

   a loud whistle or suggestive comment made to someone passing by
   type of:

   utterance, vocalization

   the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
3. verb

   utter catcalls at
   type of:

   deride

   treat or speak of with contempt
4. verb

   whistle or make a suggestive comment to someone passing by
   type of:

   emit, let loose, let out, utter

   express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)