shout
/ʃaʊt//ʃʌʊt//ʃaʊt/noun
Definitions
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.
A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.
A call-out for an emergency services team.
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
To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out
Example: They shouted his name to get his attention.
To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
Example: He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.
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.