Shout

/ʃaʊt/

The meaning and definition of Shout, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.
    “Next up the new single from Beyoncé, but first a shout to Barry Bloggins and his wife Belinda...”
  2. 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.
verb
  1. To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
    “He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.”
  2. To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.
    “Please don't shout in the chat room.”
Synonyms shout out

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