shout-out
noun
variants
or less commonly shoutout
plural shout-outs also shoutouts
informal
: a public expression of greeting, praise, or acknowledgement directed toward a person or group often as part of a performance, recording, or broadcast
She opened her acceptance speech with a shout-out to James Baldwin, the author of the book on which the movie was based, calling him "one of the greatest artists of our time."—
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Neal JustinHere are a few lyrical shout-outs to some of hip hop's favorite designers.—Scott Poulson-Bryant
Scott Poulson-BryantShe even gave a shoutout to one of her former teachers on Twitter, and encouraged others to do the same.—Emily Sweeney
Emily SweeneyExamples of shout-out in a Sentence
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Despite their absence, Jonas gave them a shout-out during his acceptance speech.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 May 2025
Lastly, a special shout-out to newly PPA signed No. 52 Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez, who plays out of my home club in Richmond, who won his first two rounds before falling in the 16s.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Reader gives a shout-out to Rhode Pocket Blush in Toasted Teddy and Merit Flush Balm in Terracotta, but there are many amazing options at a wide variety of price points.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
But younger viewers should eat it all up, and those weaned on the original film will appreciate the numerous shout-outs, including supporting turns by Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original, and Jason Scott Lee, who voiced Nani’s surfer friend David (here played by Kaipo Dudoit).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 26 May 2025
Lastly, a special shout-out to newly PPA signed No. 52 Jhonnatan Medina Alvarez, who plays out of my home club in Richmond, who won his first two rounds before falling in the 16s.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Reader gives a shout-out to Rhode Pocket Blush in Toasted Teddy and Merit Flush Balm in Terracotta, but there are many amazing options at a wide variety of price points.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 20 May 2025
But younger viewers should eat it all up, and those weaned on the original film will appreciate the numerous shout-outs, including supporting turns by Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original, and Jason Scott Lee, who voiced Nani’s surfer friend David (here played by Kaipo Dudoit).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2025
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“Shout-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shout-out. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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