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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.

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

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

Related Forms:

yeller noun

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

A loud cry; a shout.
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

Related Forms:

yellˈer noun

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