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Definition of shoutout

shoutout

/ˈʃaʊt.aʊt/
shout · out
Plural:shoutouts
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shoutout Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A public expression of greeting, praise, credit, or gratitude directed toward a specific person or group, typically delivered during a performance, broadcast, or on social media.

Example

"The podcast host gave a special shoutout to the sound engineers who worked behind the scenes."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late 20th-century American hip-hop and radio DJ culture, the noun evolved from the phrasal verb "shout out," referring to the practice of calling out the names of friends, fans, or neighborhoods over the airwaves or during a live performance.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shoutout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shoutout
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