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shout

/ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/

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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.

Examples :

"The crowd's shout of joy erupted when the team scored the winning goal. "

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noun

A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.

Examples :

"After the game, the team had a shout at the pub. "

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noun

A call-out for an emergency services team.

Examples :

"The shout for help alerted the fire department to the house fire. "

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noun

A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.

Examples :

"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.

Examples :

"The children shouted with joy when they saw the ice cream truck. "

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verb

To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out

Examples :

"They shouted his name to get his attention."

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verb

To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.

Examples :

"He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play."

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verb

To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.

Examples :

"My friend shouted "I'M SO HAPPY I PASSED MY TEST!" in her text message. "

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verb

To treat with shouts or clamor.

Examples :

"The crowd shouted encouragement at the school play, making the actors feel confident. "

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noun

A light flat-bottomed boat used in duck-shooting.

Examples :

"The hunters used the small shout to navigate the shallow marsh. "

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