SHOUT


Meaning of SHOUT in English

— shouter , n.

/showt/ , v.i.

1. to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.

2. to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly.

v.t.

3. to utter or yell (something) loudly.

4. Australian. to treat (another) to a drink, meal, amusement, or the like.

n.

5. a loud call or cry: He gave a shout for help.

6. a sudden loud outburst, as of laughter.

7. the act of calling or crying out loudly.

[ 1300-50; ME shoute (n.), shouten (v.); cf. ON skuta to scold, chide, skuti, skuta a taunt; akin to SHOOT ]

Syn. 1. yell, vociferate, exclaim. See cry .

Ant. 1. whisper.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .