shout

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or great effort.

   give out a shout

2. 2
   noun

   A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.

   “I′ll get my wine though,” taking out her wallet. “No. This is my shout,” holding up his hand as though to ward her money off.

3. 3
   noun

   A call-out for an emergency services team.

   Yet another ambulance on a shout enters Parliament Square.

4. 4
   noun

   A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV program.

   Next up the new single from Beyoncé, but first a shout to Barry Bloggins and his wife Belinda...

5. 5
   noun

   A suggestion; an idea.

   Yeah, good shout. We might get an idea of what we're up against before we park up and do business.

6. 6
   verb

   To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.

   Mom shouted to us to come sit at the table.

7. 7
   verb

   To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out

   They shouted his name to get his attention.

8. 8
   verb

   To forcefully attract attention or proclaim one’s presence.

   We walk’d together on the crown Of a high mountain which look’d down Afar from its proud natural towers Of rock and forest, on the hills— The dwindled hills! begirt with bowers And shouting with a thousand rills.

Etymology

From Middle English shout(e), from Middle Dutch schûte (“boat or light ship”). Doublet of schuit, see there for more.