I. ˈshau̇t, usu -au̇d.+V verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English shouten; probably akin to Old Norse skūta, skūti taunt, skjōta to shoot — more at shoot
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to utter a sudden loud cry (as to express joy or triumph or to attract attention)
the crowd … shouted with delight — Sherwood Anderson
like any grief-stricken peasant, shouting against the misery of death — Robert Payne
a crowd quickly gathered and shouted for a speech — American Guide Series: Maryland
b. : to speak in a loud voice
can't hear even when people shout in her ear
became angry and began shouting at each other
c. of a bird : to utter a cry or song
the cuckoo shouts all day at nothing — A.E.Housman
2.
a. : to command attention as if by shouting : be conspicuous (as in appearance)
girls whose lips shouted with red
shouting needs
b. : to issue publicity (as in praise or protest) : make a great to-do
natural beauties that give the chamber of commerce plenty to shout about
3. Australia : to treat a person to a drink, refreshments, or entertainment : stand treat
now I'm going to stand treat; you've shouted for us already — Henry Lapham
4. : to give expression to religious ecstasy often in vigorous rhythmic movements (as shuffling, jumping, jerking) ; specifically : to take part in a ring shout
5. : to render the words of a song (as a blues song) in a vigorous rhythmic recitative manner
transitive verb
1.
a. : to utter in a loud voice
shouted insults at each other across the street
shouted out the names on the list
shouted “Hallelujah!” and “Amen!” throughout the preacher's exhortation
b. archaic : to acclaim with a shout
c. : to make public announcement of in a loud voice
the peddlers … shout their wares with a cry which is like the howl of a wolf — Erle Stanley Gardner
listened for the conductor to shout the stations
d. : to cause to be, come, or go by or as if by shouting
shout himself hoarse
had to shout up a clerk from the back room to wait on him
shout the runners on to the finish line
a number of newspapers, all strident in upholding their own views and in shouting down rival opinion — H.L.Smith b.1906
2. Australia
a. : to treat a person to (as a drink)
I had to go in and have a drink with them, and shout one in return — Nevil Shute
b. : to treat (a person) to a drink or some other refreshment
came in considerably the worse for Saint Patrick's Day, for he had been shouted by more than one of his friends — Ruth Park
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle English, shouten to shout
1. : a loud burst of voice : a vehement and sudden outcry (as to attract attention) ; especially : the outcry of a crowd expressing joy, triumph, rage, or other strong emotion
shout of welcome
drew a loud shout of laughter from the audience
2. Australia
a. : a free drink : treat
b. : one's turn to order (as a round of drinks)
3.
a. : ring shout
b. : a religious gathering (as in a praise house) marked by a ring shout
c. : shout song
4. slang : exclamation point