Yelling

/ˈjɛlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a loud call or cry.

The yelling from the crowd could be heard from blocks away.

an instance of shouting or speaking in a loud voice.

There was a lot of yelling during the heated debate.

verb

the act of shouting or speaking very loudly, often to express strong emotions such as anger or excitement.

After losing the game, he started yelling in frustration.

to make a loud sound or cry out loudly.

The children were yelling in the playground, having a great time.

From the verb 'yell', originating from Middle English 'yellen', akin to Old Norse 'jalla'.

yelling at

to address someone loudly or angrily.

yelling match

a heated argument where both parties shout.

yelling for help

calling out loudly to get assistance.

yell

To shout or cry out loudly.

shout

To speak or cry out loudly.

scream

To cry out in a high-pitched voice, often in fear or excitement.

Yelling in excitement or joy.

She was yelling with glee when she won the prize.

Yelling as a form of protest.

The protesters were yelling their demands at the rally.