Word
yelling
US/ˈjɛɫɪŋ/
UK/jˈɛlɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of shouting loudly, often because someone is angry or wants attention.
n. the act of emitting a loud, sharp cry or shout. Often functions as an uncountable verbal noun.
Examples
“I heard some yelling coming from the street outside.”
“The coach's constant yelling at the players during practice made the atmosphere very tense for everyone.”
“Despite the thick walls of the old apartment building, the muffled sound of yelling from the neighbors occasionally disturbed her concentration during the quiet evening hours.”
Examples
simple
“I heard some yelling coming from the street outside.”
contextual
“The coach's constant yelling at the players during practice made the atmosphere very tense for everyone.”
complex
“Despite the thick walls of the old apartment building, the muffled sound of yelling from the neighbors occasionally disturbed her concentration during the quiet evening hours.”
Etymology
From Middle English yellynge, ȝellynge; equivalent to yell + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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