yell

The definition of a yell is a loud, sharp cry or shout, especially one of pain or delight.

(noun)

A shout of "ouch" when you pinch your fingers is an example of a yell.

To yell is to raise your voice and shout, often in anger or frustration.

(verb)

When you shout at your child not to touch the stove, this is an example of a time when you yell at your child.

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See yell in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to cry out loudly; shriek; scream

Origin: ME yellen < OE giellan, akin to ON gjalla, OHG gellan < IE base *ghel-, to cry out > Gr chelidōn, a swallow

transitive verb

to utter by yelling

noun

  1. a loud outcry or shout; shriek; scream
  2. ☆ a rhythmic cheer given in unison, as by students at a school or college football game

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See yell in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb yelled, yell·ing, yells
verb, intransitive
To cry out loudly, as in pain, fright, surprise, or enthusiasm.
verb, transitive
To utter or express with a loud cry. See Synonyms at shout.
noun
  1. A loud cry; a shout.
  2. A rhythmic cheer uttered or chanted in unison.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English yellen

Origin: , from Old English giellan, gellan; see ghel-1 in Indo-European roots

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Related Forms:

  • yellˈer noun

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