3. (n.)shout a loud call or cry: a shout for help.
Etymology: (1950–55)
Definition of 'shout'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (verb)cry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferation a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"
2. (verb)shout utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristicmanner of speaking) "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout"
3. (verb)shout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squall utter a sudden loud cry "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
4. (verb)exclaim, cry, cry out, outcry, call out, shout utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost"
5. (verb)abuse, clapperclaw, blackguard, shout use foul or abusive language towards "The actress abused the policeman who gave her a parking ticket"; "The angry mother shouted at the teacher"
1. (verb)shout to say sth in a very loud voice Stop shouting at me.; She shouted out the names of those who had been selected.; shouts of joy
Definition of 'shout'
Webster Dictionary
1. (noun)shout a loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage
2. (verb)shout to utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc
3. (verb)shout to utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name