1 [no object] (of a person) utter a loud call or cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion:she shouted for joy
[reporting verb] say something very loudly; call out: [with object]:he leaned out of his window and shouted abuse at themI shouted out a warning [with direct speech]:“Come back!” she shouted
(shout at) speak loudly and angrily to; insult or scold loudly:he apologized because he had shouted at her in front of them all
[with object] (shout someone down) prevent someone from speaking or being heard by shouting:he was shouted down as he tried to explain the decision
[with object] indicate or express (a particular quality or characteristic) unequivocally or powerfully:from crocodile handbag to gold-trimmed shoes, she shouted money
2 [with two objects]Australian/New Zealand informal treat (someone) to (something, especially a drink):I’ll shout you a beer
[no object] buy a round of drinks:anyone shooting a hole in one must shout for all players present on the course
noun
1a loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention:his words were interrupted by warning shouts
2 (one's shout) British informal one’s turn to buy a round of drinks:“Do you want another drink? My shout.”
Phrases
give someone a shout
informal call for someone’s attention.
call on or get in touch with someone.
in with a shout
British informal having a good chance:they were definitely in with a shout of bringing off a victory
shout something from the rooftops
talk about something openly and jubilantly, especially something that is personal or has previously been kept secret.
shout the odds
chiefly British talk in a loud and opinionated way.
Derivatives
shouter
noun
shouty
adjective
( informal)
Origin:
late Middle English: perhaps related to shoot; compare with Old Norse skúta 'a taunt', also with the verb scout2
