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Meaning of shout

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shout

Pronunciation:/ʃaʊt//ʃʌʊt//ʃaʊt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or animated courage.

  2. A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.

  3. A call-out for an emergency services team.

  4. A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.

    Example: Next up the new single from Beyoncé, but first a shout to Barry Bloggins and his wife Belinda...

    Synonyms:shout out

verb

Definitions

  1. To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

  2. To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out

    Example: They shouted his name to get his attention.

  3. To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.

    Example: He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.

  4. To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.

    Example: Please don't shout in the chat room.