shout
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shout 
[shout] Pronunciation Key
[shout] Pronunciation Key –verb (used without object)
–verb (used with object)
–noun
| 1. | to call or cry out loudly and vigorously. |
| 2. | to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly. |
| 3. | to utter or yell (something) loudly. |
| 4. | Australian. to treat (another) to a drink, meal, amusement, or the like. |
| 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. |
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(shout) Pronunciation Key
n. A loud cry. tr. & intr.v. shout·ed, shout·ing, shouts To say with or utter a shout. Phrasal Verb(s): shout down To overwhelm or silence by shouting loudly. [Middle English shoute, perhaps from Old Norse skūta, a taunt; see skeud- in Indo-European roots.] shout'er n. Synonyms: These verbs mean to say with or make a loud strong cry: fans shouting their approval; bawled out orders; bellows with rage; hollered a warning; howling with pain; a crowd roaring its disapproval; children whooping at play; troops yelling as they attacked. |
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Online Etymology Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
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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 1375.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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| shout | |
noun | |
| 1. | a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience" [syn: cry] |
verb | |
| 1. | utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout" [ant: whisper] |
| 2. | utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me" |
| 3. | utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "'I won!' he exclaimed"; "'Help!' she cried"; "'I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" [syn: exclaim] |
| 4. | use foul or abusive language towards; "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher" [syn: abuse] |
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American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms - Cite This Source - Share This
shout
In addition to the idioms beginning with shout, also see all over but the shouting.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
Shout
Shout\, v. i. To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
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Shout
Shout\, v. t. To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
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Shout
Shout\, n. A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
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Shout
Shout\ (shout), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting.] [OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. sk[=u]ta, sk[=u]ti, a taunt.] To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc. Shouting of the men and women eke. --Chaucer. They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for? --Shak. To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts.
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Shout
Shout\, v. t. 1. To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name. 2. To treat with shouts or clamor. --Bp. Hall.
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Shout
Shout\, n. A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage. The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a great shout in derision. --Knolles.
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