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

Derived Forms

• ˈshouter, noun

Other Words From

• shouter noun
• half-shouted adjective
• un·shouted adjective
• un·shouting 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

A staff member at the hotel described a belligerent and “very intoxicated” Hegseth shouting about his right to “freedom of speech” near the pool after guest complaints.

From Salon

As his voice faltered, Caroline’s rose: “I will never come see you. Never. You will die alone like a dog,” she shouted.

From BBC

For 22 seasons, James has been on the court while those letters were shouted at him, the league’s all-time leading scorer, one of its greatest players earning the adoration in buildings all over the league.

From Los Angeles Times

However, when our crew arrived, a Logan Paul lookalike turned up in the YouTuber’s place, shortly followed by a crowd shouting abuse about the BBC.

From BBC

When he gave evidence later in the day, his daughter Caroline shouted at him across the room that she was sick of his lies, laying bare the anger within the family.

From BBC

Related Words

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