shout

Formsshouts, shouting, shouted

Pluralshouts

1. 1
   verbintransitive

   To make a loud, sudden cry, often to show strong feeling or to get attention.

   Like turning your voice up as loud as it will go.

   He shouted with joy when his name was called.

   We shout loudly to cheer for our team.

   Similaryell, cry, scream, roar, holler

   Oppositewhisper, murmur

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2. 2
   nouncountable

   A sudden, loud cry from one or many people, often showing joy, anger, or hard effort.

   Like the big cheer a crowd makes when their team wins.

   A loud shout went up when the gates finally opened.

   Her shout startled everyone in the quiet room.

   Similarcry, yell, roar, bellow

   Oppositewhisper

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3. 3
   verbtransitive

   To say something loudly in a strong, sudden cry.

   Like calling out words at the top of your voice.

   He shouted my name across the busy street.

   The children shout answers at the teacher.

   Similaryell, scream, bellow, cry, chant

   Oppositewhisper, murmur, mutter

4. 4
   nouncolloquialcountable

   A quick mention or hello given to someone, often on radio or TV.

   Like a quick hello sent to someone in front of a crowd.

   The host gave my brother a shout on the morning show.

   She got a shout from her favorite singer online.

   Similarmention, greeting, nod

5. 5
   verbfigurativelyintransitive

   To stand out so strongly that it grabs everyone's attention.

   Like a sign so big you can't help but look at it.

   The bright red dress shouts from across the room.

   Those neon signs shout for attention day and night.

   Similarscream, yell, cry

6. 6
   verbintransitive

   To type a message in all capital letters, which online feels like yelling.

   Like writing in huge letters that feel like yelling on the page.

   Please don't shout in your emails, because it comes across as rude.

   He shouted his whole message, typing every word in capitals.

   Similaryell

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7. 7
   nouncolloquialcountable

   An idea or suggestion that someone offers.

   Going to the beach sounds like a good shout.

   That was a smart shout about leaving early to beat traffic.

   Similaridea, suggestion, call, bet

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8. 8
   nounslangAustraliaNew ZealandUKcountable

   Your turn to buy a round of drinks for the group.

   Like taking turns to pay when you and your friends buy snacks.

   It's your shout, so head up to the bar.

   He bought the first shout for the whole table.

   Similarround, turn

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9. 9
   verbslangAustraliaNew Zealandtransitive

   To pay for food, drinks, or fun for other people.

   Like treating your friends and paying for everything yourself.

   I'll shout lunch since you paid last time.

   She shouted us all ice cream after the match.

   Similartreat

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10. 10
    nounslangAustraliaUKcountable

    An emergency call that sends a rescue team out.

    Like a fire alarm that tells the team to rush out and help.

    The crew got a shout just after midnight.

    Every shout means dropping everything to help.

    Similarcall, callout, alert

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11. 11
    noundialectalUKcountable

    A flat-bottomed boat or barge, now often a small one used for duck hunting.

    Like a small, flat boat that can float in very shallow water.

    The old shout was tied up among the reeds.

    They poled the shout slowly along the shallow creek.

    Similarpunt, barge, scow

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