Shout /(shout)/

Shout

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting

  1. 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?
  2. 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.
  1. To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
  2. To treat with shouts or clamor.
  3. To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]

Shout

n.
  1. 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.
  2. A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]