Shout
Shout (shout) , intransitive verb
[Old English shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; compare Icelandic skūta, skūti, a taunt.]
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.
They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for?
2.
To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang, Australia & United States]
Collocations (1)
To shout at , to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts.
Shout , transitive verb
1.
To utter with a shout; to cry; -- sometimes with out; as, to shout, or to shout out, a man's name.
2.
To treat with shouts or clamor. — Bp. Hall
3.
To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & United States]
Shout , noun
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.
2.
A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia & United States]