I. ˈskrēm verb
Etymology: Middle English scremen; akin to Middle Dutch schreem scream
Date: 12th century
intransitive verb
1.
a.
(1) : to voice a sudden sharp loud cry
(2) : to produce harsh high tones
b. : to make a noise resembling a scream
the siren scream ed
c. : to move with great rapidity
2.
a. : to speak or write with intense or hysterical emotion
b. : to protest, demand, or complain vehemently
c. : to laugh hysterically
3. : to produce a vivid startling effect
transitive verb
: to utter with or as if with a scream
II. noun
Date: 1605
1. : a loud sharp penetrating cry or noise
2. : a very funny person or thing