# yelling

/ˈjɛɫɪŋ/ (US) · /jˈɛlɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/yelling
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. shouting

noun · CEFR B1

the act of shouting loudly, often because someone is angry or wants attention.

For teachers: the act of emitting a loud, sharp cry or shout. Often functions as an uncountable verbal noun.

- The constant yelling from the neighbors made it hard to sleep.
- The coach's persistent yelling from the sidelines was intended to motivate the players, though it mostly served to increase their visible tension.

## 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.

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