shout
v.v. to speak or cry out very loudly. You usually do this because you are angry, excited, or want someone far away to hear you.
v. to utter a loud cry or call, typically as an expression of strong emotion or to command attention. Often takes the preposition 'at' when directed toward a person.
Please do not shout in the library.
The fans began to shout with joy when their team scored the winning goal in the final minute.
In the chaos of the crowded marketplace, the merchant had to shout to make his prices heard over the general din of the morning trade.
From Middle English shouten. Further origin uncertain. Possibly related to Middle English shooten (“to shoot (out)”) or from or akin to Old Norse skúta (“to chide, scold”), Old Norse skúti, skúta (“a taunt”). See also the second, rare sense of the verb scout (“to reject with contempt”).
From Middle English shout(e), from Middle Dutch schûte (“boat or light ship”). Doublet of schuit, see there for more.
Intransitive or transitive; when directed at a person, it typically takes the preposition 'at'.
He shouted to me because he was angry.He shouted at me because he was angry.Use 'shout at' for anger or aggression; 'shout to' implies you are just trying to be heard from a distance.
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give someone a shout
To contact or get in touch with someone.
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shout fire in a crowded theater
To say something which is not protected by the First Amendment's right to freedom of speech because it would incite violence, panic or lawlessness.
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wouldn't shout if a shark bit him
To be frugal or miserly.