shout

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A shout is a loud cry or call made by a person, often to get attention or express strong emotions.

When people use the word "shout", it's usually in situations where they need to make a lot of noise. For example, if you're at a concert and your favorite band starts playing, you might join in with everyone else and start shouting out the lyrics. Or, if someone is trying to get your attention across a crowded room, they might shout your name to let you know they're there. You can also shout with excitement or frustration - like when your team wins a big game, or when you spill something on your shirt!

How common is "shout"?

Word shout is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

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.
Example: Next up the new single from Beyoncé, but first a shout to Barry Bloggins and his wife Belinda...

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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
Example: They shouted his name to get his attention.
To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
Example: 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.
Example: Please don't shout in the chat room.
To treat with shouts or clamor.