Shout
verb (used without object)
1.
to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
2.
to speak or laugh noisily or unrestrainedly.
verb (used with object)
3.
to utter or yell (something) loudly.
4.
Australian. to treat (another) to a drink, meal, amusement, or the like.
noun
5.
a loud call or cry:
He gave a shout for help.
6.
a sudden loud outburst, as of laughter.
7.
the act of calling or crying out loudly.
noun
1.
a loud cry, esp to convey emotion or a command
2.
(informal, Brit & Austral, NZ)
a round, esp of drinks
one’s turn to buy a round of drinks
3.
(informal) a greeting (to family, friends, etc) sent to a radio station for broadcasting
4.
(informal) an occasion on which the members of an emergency service are called out on duty
verb
5.
to utter (something) in a loud cry; yell
6.
(intransitive) to make a loud noise
7.
(transitive) (Austral & NZ, informal) to treat (someone) to (something), esp a drink
should have stood in bed, one
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