shout

[shout]

verb (used without object)

1. to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.

   Synonyms: exclaim, vociferate, yell
   Antonyms: whisper

2. to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly.

verb (used with object)

1. to utter or yell (something) loudly.

2. Australian.,  to treat (another) to a drink, meal, amusement, or the like.

noun

1. a loud call or cry.

   He gave a shout for help.

2. a sudden loud outburst, as of laughter.

3. the act of calling or crying out loudly.

shout

/ ʃaʊt /

noun

1. a loud cry, esp to convey emotion or a command

2. informal

   1. a round, esp of drinks

   2. one's turn to buy a round of drinks

3. informal,  a greeting (to family, friends, etc) sent to a radio station for broadcasting

4. informal,  an occasion on which the members of an emergency service are called out on duty

verb

1. to utter (something) in a loud cry; yell

2. (intr) to make a loud noise

3. informal,  (tr) to treat (someone) to (something), esp a drink

Other Word Forms

• shouter noun
• half-shouted adjective
• unshouted adjective
• unshouting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shout¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English shoute (noun), shouten (verb); compare Old Norse skūta “to scold, chide,” skūti, skūta “a taunt”

Word History and Origins

Origin of shout¹

C14: probably from Old Norse skūta taunt; related to Old Norse skjōta to _shoot

Idioms and Phrases

• all over but the shouting

Synonym Study

See cry.

Example Sentences

“We were about to launch—like tick-tock,” when a shout pierced the air.

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The reports also said Xi spoke to sailors who lined up along the flight deck and dock, saluting and shouting in unison: "Follow the party's command, fight to win, and uphold fine conduct!"

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"I swear to God you will pay for this you dog," he shouted, before demanding that the captive beg for his life.

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Put it another way: It’s the kind of movie that assumes its audience is drinking beer and shouting back at the screen.

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Right on cue, military officers loyal to Khrushchev charged in, shouting, “Hands up!”

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Related Words

• call out 
• cheer 
• clamor 
• exclaim 
• holler 
• roar 
• scream 
• screech 
• shriek 
• whoop 
• yell