D defs.my
Entry 7 senses · 3 variants Webster, 1913

Shout

/(shout)/ · IPA /ʃaʊt/
01 v. i. To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.
imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting
  1. 1.
    To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.
    Shouting of the men and women eke.” Chaucer.
    “They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for?” Shak.
  2. 2.
    To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat.[Slang, Australia & U. S.]
Phrases & compounds
To shout at — to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts.
02 v. t. To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
  1. 1.
    To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
  2. 2.
    To treat with shouts or clamor.
  3. 3.
    To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating.[Slang, Australia & U. S.]
03 n. A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated …
  1. 1.
    A loud burst of voice or voices; a vehement and sudden outcry, especially of a multitudes expressing joy, triumph, exultation, or animated courage.
    “The Rhodians, seeing the enemy turn their backs, gave a great shout in derision.” Knolles.
  2. 2.
    A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat.[Slang, Australia & U. S.]