shout
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/ʃaʊt/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
- A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.
- A call-out for an emergency services team.
- 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...”
verb
- To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
- To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out“They shouted his name to get his attention.”
- To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.“He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.”
- 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.”
noun
- A light flat-bottomed boat used in duck-shooting.
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