shout

verb

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : shout
  • simple present, singular, third person : shouts
  • simple past : shouted
  • present participle : shouting
  • past participle : shouted

Senses

  • 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
  • To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
  • To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.
  • To treat with shouts or clamor.

shout

noun

Forms

  • singular : shout
  • plural : shouts

Senses

  • loud vocalization
  • 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.