shout

English

/ʃaʊt/, /ʃʌʊt/

noun
Definitions
  • 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.
  • (UK) A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.
  • (UK) A call-out for an emergency services team.
  • (informal) A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English shouten.

Origin

Middle English

shouten

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