yell

¹yell

verb \ˈyel\

: to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention

: to make a sudden, loud cry

Full Definition of YELL

intransitive verb

1

:  to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout

2

:  to give a cheer usually in unison

transitive verb

:  to utter or declare with or as if with a yell :  shout

— yell·er noun

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Examples of YELL

1. We saw people yelling for help.
2. I heard someone yelling my name.
3. The crowd was yelling wildly.

Origin of YELL

Middle English, from Old English giellan; akin to Old High German gellan to yell, Old English galan to sing

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to YELL

Synonyms

howl, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeal, yelp, scream

Related Words

bay, caterwaul, keen, squawk, wail, yawp (or yaup), yowl; bawl, call, cry, holler, shout, thunder, vociferate

Near Antonyms

murmur, mutter, whisper

Rhymes with YELL

bel, bell, belle, cel, cell, dell, dwell, el, ell, fell, gel, Hel, hell, jell, knell, l, mell, quell, sell, shell, smell, snell, spell, swell, tell, well

²yell

noun

: a sudden, loud cry

: a usually rhythmic shout or cheer used especially in schools or colleges to show support for sports teams

Full Definition of YELL

1

:  scream, shout

2

:  a usually rhythmic cheer used especially in schools or colleges to encourage athletic teams

Examples of YELL

1. <the crowd gave a yell of approval>

First Known Use of YELL

14th century

Related to YELL

Synonyms

cry, holler, hoot, howl, whoop, shout, yowl

Related Words

ejaculation, interjection; scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp; bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar; caterwaul, plaint, wail

Near Antonyms

mumble, murmur, mutter; gasp, whimper, whisper