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scream


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noun

Definition of SCREAM

1
: a loud sharp penetrating cry or noise
2
: a very funny person or thing
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Examples of SCREAM

  1. She let out a piercing scream.
  2. <that new comedy is a scream>

First Known Use of SCREAM

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