Shout /(shout)/
Shout
v. i.
imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting
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To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.
Shouting of the men and women eke.
They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for?
- To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Phrases & Compounds
- To shout at
- to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts.
Shout
v. t.
- To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
- To treat with shouts or clamor.
- To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Shout
n.
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A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage.
The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a great shout in derision.
- A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]