primal scream

American  

noun

1. a scream uttered by a person undergoing primal therapy.

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Etymology

Origin of primal scream

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

Example Sentences

Founding member and bassist of British bands the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield has died at the age of 63.

From Los Angeles Times

That iconic image of President George W. Bush promising vengeance 20 years ago was America's primal scream in the wake of the horrific terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the echoes of that scream still reverberate today.

From Salon

Zolotic often lets loose with a primal scream before her bouts or between rounds, saying she does it “to get out the nerves I’ve been picking up while I’m waiting for the ref to start - and then just kind of asserting my dominance.”

From Washington Times

Zolotic often lets loose with a primal scream before her bouts or between rounds, saying she does it “to get out the nerves I’ve been picking up while I’m waiting for the ref to start — and then just kind of asserting my dominance.”

From Seattle Times

The 18-year-old Zolotic lets out a primal scream as she pulls on her helmet before each round.

From Seattle Times