Meaning & Definition of word "Shouting"

Shouting

/ˈʃaʊtɪŋ/

1. The action of shouting.
- Example: The shouting from the crowd could be heard blocks away.
2. A loud cry or call.
- Example: His shouting alarmed the neighbors.

1. The act of speaking or calling out loudly, often to express strong emotions or to get attention.
- Example: She was shouting for help when the dog ran away.
2. To speak or call out loudly and forcefully.
- Example: He was shouting instructions over the noise of the crowd.
3. Making one's voice loud and forceful, especially in anger or excitement.
- Example: They were shouting with joy when their team won the match.

From Middle English 'shouten', derived from Old English 'sceotan', meaning to shoot or throw.

shouting match:

A heated argument where both parties are shouting.

shouting from the rooftops:

To announce something loudly and publicly.

shouting in the wind:

To speak or argue without being heard or acknowledged.

shout:

To call or cry out loudly.

yell:

To shout or scream angrily.

scream:

To utter a loud cry, typically in fear or pain.

Meaning: To express excitement or enthusiasm loudly.

Example Sentence: They were all shouting when their team scored a goal.

Meaning: To argue or complain vocally.

Example Sentence: Stop shouting at me, I can hear you!