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(shout), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n.Shouting.] [OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. skta, skti, a taunt.] 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. To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts. Shout v. t. 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. Shout n.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. Shout (), v. i.To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.] Shout v. t.To treat (one) to something; also, to give (something) by way of treating. [Slang, Australia & U. S.] Shout n.A gratuitous entertainment, with refreshments or the like; a treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.] スポンサード リンク
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