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Meaning of scream

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

scream

Pronunciation:/skɹiːm//skɹim/

noun

Definitions

  1. A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

  2. A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.

  3. Used as an intensifier

    Example: We had a real scream of a time at the beach.

  4. (printers' slang) exclamation mark

verb

Definitions

  1. To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

  2. To move quickly; to race.

    Example: He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill.

  3. To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.

    Example: Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice.