plural shout-outs
US, informal
: an expression of greeting or praise that is given to someone in the presence of many people
—usually singular
I would like to give a shout-out to all the men and women in our armed forces.
During his awards speech, the director gave a shout-out to his production crew.
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“Shout-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/shout-out. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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