| What does shout mean? | we found 6 entries for the meaning of shout |
Shout \Shout\ (shout), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. &
vb. n. Shouting.]
[OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps
akin to shoot; cf. Icel. sk[=u]ta, sk[=u]ti, a taunt.]
To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or
exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers,
etc.
Shouting of the men and women eke. --Chaucer.
They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for? --Shak.
To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with
shouts.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Shout \Shout\, v. t.
1. To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as,
to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
2. To treat with shouts or clamor. --Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Shout \Shout\, n.
A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden
outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph,
exultation, or animated courage.
The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a
great shout in derision. --Knolles.
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Shout \Shout\, n.
A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a
treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Shout \Shout\, v. i.
To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to
treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
Shout \Shout\, v. t.
To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way
of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) | ![]() |
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