1. a shrill, whistlelike sound or loud raucous shout made to express disapproval at a theater, meeting, etc. 2. an instrument for producing such a sound. 3. to sound catcalls. 4. to express disapproval of by catcalls. 5. a shrill whistle or cry expressing disapproval, as at a public meeting, etc 6. to utter such a call (at); deride with catcalls