• (n.) A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill instrument for making such a noise. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/catcall/
Cat'call` noun A sound like the cry of a cat, such as is made in playhouses to express dissatisfaction with a play; also, a small shrill instrument for making such a noise. « Upon the rising of the curtain. I was very much surprised with the great consort of catcalls which was exhibited. ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/35