shout

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal · British English · Dialect

v. to buy a drink or a meal for someone else.

v. to treat someone to food, drink, or entertainment by paying the bill on their behalf.

“Don't worry about the bill; I'll shout you a coffee this time.”

“After winning the local cricket match, the captain offered to shout the entire team a round of drinks at the pub.”

B1 · Intermediate Computing Informal

v. to type a message in all capital letters, which looks like you are yelling.

v. to compose digital text entirely in uppercase letters, conventionally interpreted as the orthographic equivalent of yelling.

“Please stop shouting in the group chat; it makes people uncomfortable.”

“The moderator reminded users that typing in all caps is considered shouting and violates the forum's etiquette guidelines.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun

n. a sudden, loud cry made by one person or a group.

n. a loud vocal outburst, often expressing a specific emotion such as joy, anger, or triumph.

“We heard a loud shout from the garden when the game ended.”

“A sudden shout of triumph erupted from the crowd as the underdog crossed the finish line ahead of the favourite.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a quick mention of someone's name to thank them or say hello, usually on TV, radio, or social media.

n. a brief public acknowledgement or greeting, typically delivered during a broadcast or via social media platforms.

“I want to give a quick shout to my mum, who is watching at home.”

“The podcast host took a moment to give a shout to the sponsors who made the latest season possible.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal · British English · Dialect

n. your turn to buy drinks for everyone in your group.

n. a round of drinks purchased for a group; specifically one's designated turn to pay.

“We've had three rounds already, so I think it's your shout now.”

“In many local pubs, failing to stand your shout when your turn comes is considered a significant social faux pas.”