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."—
Neal Justin
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Brooks has gushed about what a wonderful father Gelin is and also gave him a special shout-out on Father’s Day last year.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 May 2024
Reynolds previously gave Swift a shout-out in Deadpool 2.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Kelce arrived onstage Saturday to a highlight reel of his football plays, alongside a clip of him making a hand heart, a shout-out to his famous girlfriend.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
Latto even gave Angel Reese a shout-out on her TikTok before boarding a private jet to conclude her night in Dallas.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 May 2024
And if the notion of making up a show based on audience shout-outs and dice rolls seems tough, imagine doing it all while directing, too.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
May 15, 2024 University of Connecticut basketball star Paige Bueckers also gave the team colors a shout-out.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
Newsom did a shout-out for former state Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), who championed tax reform unsuccessfully for years.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
In December 2021, Appleton gave a sweet shout-out to his son for his 19th birthday.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 23 May 2024
Reynolds previously gave Swift a shout-out in Deadpool 2.
—Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Kelce arrived onstage Saturday to a highlight reel of his football plays, alongside a clip of him making a hand heart, a shout-out to his famous girlfriend.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2024
Latto even gave Angel Reese a shout-out on her TikTok before boarding a private jet to conclude her night in Dallas.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 16 May 2024
And if the notion of making up a show based on audience shout-outs and dice rolls seems tough, imagine doing it all while directing, too.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2024
May 15, 2024 University of Connecticut basketball star Paige Bueckers also gave the team colors a shout-out.
—Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 14 May 2024
Newsom did a shout-out for former state Sen. Bob Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), who championed tax reform unsuccessfully for years.
—George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024
In December 2021, Appleton gave a sweet shout-out to his son for his 19th birthday.
—Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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“Shout-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shout-out. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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