shout

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shout

A child shouts with joy after finding a hidden toy.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A loud vocal utterance: A shout is a loud cry or call, often expressing strong emotion such as anger, protest, joy, or alarm.
    • A round of drinks (informal, chiefly British/Australian/New Zealand slang): In informal contexts, a "shout" can refer to one's turn to buy a round of drinks for others.

  2. Verb:

    • To utter a loud cry or call: To speak or cry out very loudly, typically to express emotion or to be heard from a distance.
    • To speak in a very loud voice: To talk at an elevated volume, often because of anger, excitement, or necessity (e.g., to overcome distance or hearing impairment).
    • To use abusive language (archaic/formal): To revile or abuse someone verbally.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • A shout of protest came from the crowd.
    • He gave a shout of joy when he heard the good news.
    • It's my shout at the bar tonight. (Informal)

  • Verb:

    • The coach had to shout to be heard over the noise of the stadium.
    • "Watch out!" she shouted.
    • He shouted for help when he fell into the river.
    • Please don't shout at the children; speak calmly.
Advanced Usage

  • "to shout something from the rooftops": To announce something publicly and with great enthusiasm.

    • She was so happy about her promotion she wanted to shout it from the rooftops.

  • "to shout oneself hoarse": To shout so much that one loses one's voice.

    • The fans shouted themselves hoarse cheering for their team.
Variants and Related Words
  • Shouter (n): A person who shouts.
  • Shouting (n/gerund): The act of producing shouts.
    • There was a lot of shouting during the argument.
Synonyms
  • Verb: Yell, cry out, exclaim, roar, bellow, scream, call out.
  • Noun: Yell, cry, roar, scream, holler (informal).
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Shout down: To prevent a speaker from being heard by shouting loudly, usually in protest.

    • The controversial speaker was shouted down by the angry audience.

  • Shout out: To give a loud, public mention or acknowledgment.

    • I'd like to shout out my thanks to everyone who helped.
Related Idioms

  • All over bar the shouting: Used to indicate that a result is virtually certain, with only the formalities or celebrations remaining.

    • With a 10-point lead and one minute left, the game is all over bar the shouting.

  • Within shouting distance: Close enough to be reached by a shout; figuratively, very near.

    • We live within shouting distance of the park.
shout

A child shouts with joy after finding a hidden toy.

Noun
  1. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
    • the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience
Verb
  1. use foul or abusive language towards
    • The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket
    • The angry mother shouted at the teacher
  2. utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
    • `I won!' he exclaimed
    • `Help!' she cried
    • `I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost
  3. utter a sudden loud cry
    • she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle
    • I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me
  4. utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
    • My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout

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