yell (noun)

  • 1yell — ► NOUN 1) a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or delight. 2) N. Amer. an organized rhythmic cheer, especially one used to support a sports team. ► VERB ▪ shout in a loud or piercing way. ORIGIN Old English …

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  • 2yell — [jel] verb [I/T] to shout loudly yell noun [C] …

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  • 3yell — noun 1》 a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or delight.     ↘N. Amer. an organized cheer, especially one used to support a sports team. 2》 (a yell) Brit. informal, dated an amusing person or thing. verb shout in a loud or piercing… …

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  • 4yell leader — noun : cheerleader …

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  • 5yell — I UK [jel] / US verb [intransitive/transitive] Word forms yell : present tense I/you/we/they yell he/she/it yells present participle yelling past tense yelled past participle yelled * to say something in a loud voice, or to make a loud noise… …

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  • 6yell — yell1 [ jel ] verb intransitive or transitive * to say something in a loud voice, or to make a loud noise because you are angry, afraid, excited, or in pain: yell at: Her husband was yelling at her. yell for: We heard someone yelling for help.… …

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  • 7yell — 1 verb (I, T) 1 also yell out to shout or say something very loudly, especially because you are frightened, angry, or excited: The spectators yelled and cheered. (+ at): Don t you yell at me like that! | “Go, go!” he yelled out. | yell at sb to… …

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  • 8yell — I. verb Etymology: Middle English, from Old English giellan; akin to Old High German gellan to yell, Old English galan to sing Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout 2. to give a cheer usually in… …

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  • 9yell´er — yell1 «yehl», verb, noun. –v.i. to cry out with a strong, loud sound: »He yelled with pain. –v.t. to say with a yell: »We yelled our good bye to our friends as the bus moved away. –n. 1. a strong, loud outcry. 2. U.S. a special shout or cheer,… …

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  • 10yell — 1. verb he yelled in agony Syn: cry out, call out, shout, howl, yowl, wail, scream, shriek, screech, yelp, squeal; roar, bawl; informal holler 2. noun a yell of rage Syn: cry …

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