Yell
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /jɛl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Yell is a verb meaning (intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
Meaning
(intransitive) To shout; holler; make a loud sound with the voice, especially to express intense emotions such as anger or excitement.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To convey by shouting.
- (informal, usually followed by at) To tell someone off, to scold or rebuke, typically in a loud and angry manner.
- A shout.
- A phrase to be shouted.
- (Ulster) dry (of cow)
Example Sentences
He yelled directions to the party from the car.
If I come home late again, my dad is gonna yell at me.
Nobody likes to receive an email yelling 'ASAP' right in the subject line.
that uncle sent some … email yelling about how changing the name of Fort Bragg was outrageous
Word Forms
- yells
- yelling
- yelled
Synonyms for yell
Depending on context, synonyms include call, cry, shout, squall, scream, outcry.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shout, vociferation, scream, outcry, hollo, cry.
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