1 [no object] (of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion:she shouted for joy
[reporting verb] say something very loudly: [with object]:he leant 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: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) unequivocally or powerfully:from crocodile handbag to gold-trimmed shoes she shouted money
2 [with two objects]Australian/NZ 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
British informal a call-out for one of the emergency services.
2 (one's shout) British informal one’s turn to buy a round of drinks:‘Do you want another drink? My shout.’
Phrases
all over bar the shouting
British informal (of a contest) almost finished and therefore virtually decided:to suggest that it is all over bar the shouting would be premature
give someone a shout
informal call on or get in touch with someone:when you’re passing back, give me a shout
in with a shout
informal having a good chance:they were definitely in with a shout of bringing off a victory
shout something from the rooftops
talk openly about something personal or secret:he had kept quiet about his love when he’d wanted to shout it from the rooftops
shout the odds
talk in a loud and opinionated way:she could have done a bit of homework before shouting the odds
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
