A derisive cry is a loud, mocking sound made to express contempt or disapproval. The crossword solutions for this term include 'yah, ' 'CATCALL, ' 'bah, ' 'hah, ' 'HOOT, ' and 'BOO.' 'Yah' is an exclamation of surprise or excitement, while 'CATCALL' is a loud, shrill whistle or comment made to show disapproval or disrespect. 'Bah' is an expression of contempt or disbelief, and 'hah' is an expression of derision or scorn. 'HOOT' is a loud, prolonged sound made to express derision or mockery, and 'BOO' is a loud sound made to express disapproval or contempt.