Word noun
yelling
n.
US /ˈjɛɫɪŋ/ UK /jˈɛlɪŋ/ yelling
Definition
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of shouting loudly, often because someone is angry or wants attention.
the act of emitting a loud, sharp cry or shout. Often functions as an uncountable verbal noun.
Simple“The constant yelling from the neighbors made it hard to sleep.”
In context“The coach's persistent yelling from the sidelines was intended to motivate the players, though it mostly served to increase their visible tension.”
Antonyms
Etymology
From Middle English yellynge, ȝellynge; equivalent to yell + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Origin Middle English yellynge
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
Updated