shouter
verb (used without object)
1.
to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
2.
to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly.
verb (used with object)
3.
to utter or yell (something) loudly.
4.
Australian. to treat (another) to a drink, meal, amusement, or the like.
noun
5.
a loud call or cry: He gave a shout for help.
6.
a sudden loud outburst, as of laughter.
7.
the act of calling or crying out loudly.
Origin:
1300–50; Middle English shoute (noun), shouten (v.); compare Old Norse skūta to scold, chide, skūti, skūta a taunt; akin to shoot
1300–50; Middle English shoute (noun), shouten (v.); compare Old Norse skūta to scold, chide, skūti, skūta a taunt; akin to shoot
Related forms
shout·er, noun
half-shout·ed, adjective
un·shout·ed, adjective
un·shout·ing, adjective
Antonyms
1. whisper.
1. whisper.
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shout (ʃaʊt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a loud cry, esp to convey emotion or a command |
| 2. | informal (Brit), (Austral), (NZ) |
| a. a round, esp of drinks | |
| b. one's turn to buy a round of drinks | |
| 3. | informal a greeting (to family, friends, etc) sent to a radio station for broadcasting |
| 4. | informal an occasion on which the members of an emergency service are called out on duty |
| —vb | |
| 5. | to utter (something) in a loud cry; yell |
| 6. | (intr) to make a loud noise |
| 7. | informal (Austral), (NZ) (tr) to treat (someone) to (something), esp a drink |
| [C14: probably from Old Norse skūta taunt; related to Old Norse skjōta to | |
| 'shouter | |
| —n | |
| shout (ʃaʊt) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a loud cry, esp to convey emotion or a command |
| 2. | informal (Brit), (Austral), (NZ) |
| a. a round, esp of drinks | |
| b. one's turn to buy a round of drinks | |
| 3. | informal a greeting (to family, friends, etc) sent to a radio station for broadcasting |
| 4. | informal an occasion on which the members of an emergency service are called out on duty |
| —vb | |
| 5. | to utter (something) in a loud cry; yell |
| 6. | (intr) to make a loud noise |
| 7. | informal (Austral), (NZ) (tr) to treat (someone) to (something), esp a drink |
| [C14: probably from Old Norse skūta taunt; related to Old Norse skjōta to | |
| 'shouter | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
shout
c.1300, schowten "to call or cry out loudly," of unknown origin; perhaps from the root of shoot, on the notion of "throw the voice out loudly," or related to O.N. skuta "a taunt." The noun is first recorded late 14c.
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