First Known Use: 14th century
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1shout
verb \ˈshau̇t\
: to say (something) very loudly
: to make a sudden, loud cry
Full Definition of SHOUT
intransitive verb
1
: to utter a sudden loud cry
2
: to command attention as if by shouting <a quality that shouts from good novels — John Gardner>
transitive verb
1
: to utter in a loud voice
2
: to cause to be, come, or stop by or as if by shouting <shouted himself hoarse> <the proponents shouted down the opposition>
— shout·er noun
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Origin of SHOUT
Middle English
Related to SHOUT
2shout
noun
: a sudden, loud cry
: a person's turn to buy drinks
Full Definition of SHOUT
: a loud cry or call
See shout defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of SHOUT
14th century
SHOUT Defined for Kids
1shout
verb \ˈshau̇t\
shout·edshout·ing
Definition of SHOUT for Kids
1
: to make a sudden loud cry <We shouted with joy.>
2
: to say in a loud voice <I shouted a warning.>
Synonym Discussion of SHOUT
shout, shriek, and screech mean to utter a loud cry. shout means any kind of loud cry meant to be heard either far away or above other noise. <We shouted to them across the river.> shriek means a high-pitched cry that is a sign of strong feeling. <The children shrieked with excitement.> screech means an extended shriek that is usually without words and very harsh and unpleasant. <The cats fought and screeched.>
2shout
noun
Definition of SHOUT for Kids
: a sudden loud cry <a shout of surprise>
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