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

Then he throws his arms into the air and shouts, “I’m freeee!”

From Los Angeles Times

When he turned around, people about a hundred feet away were shining their headlamps in his direction and shouting, “Bear!”

From Los Angeles Times

The Trailblazers sideline shouted in the third quarter when senior defensive back Trey Brown snuck in for a booming sack.

From Los Angeles Times

“I love you guys, thank you!” he shouted to an adoring Chavez Ravine crowd.

From Los Angeles Times

"Let them know how much they hurt you, how they stole from you. Let them know, shout at them, demonstrate - just make it peaceful."

From BBC

Related Words

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