shout
shout Lexical Profile
shout Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A loud cry, call, or utterance expressing strong emotion or used to attract attention.
"A sudden shout from the crowd caused everyone in the plaza to turn around."
British One's turn to buy a round of drinks or pay for something shared among a group (also common in Australian and New Zealand English).
"Put your wallet away; this round of coffee is my shout."
• verb
To utter a loud call or cry, or to speak in a very loud voice, typically as an expression of strong emotion or to be heard over a distance.
"The coach had to shout instructions from the sideline over the noise of the stadium."
Australian To treat someone to food, a drink, or entertainment by paying for it on their behalf (also used in British and New Zealand English).
"She offered to shout her colleagues lunch to celebrate the successful completion of the project."
• Rhymes for shout
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English shouten, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old Norse skúta ('a taunt') or from the same Germanic root as shoot, suggesting a sudden projection of the voice.