noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of producing a yell.
2. 2
   uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of yell form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

bawlingblatantboanergeanbrawlingclamorousclamoursome

Example

More examples

"Some of the drivers were laughing and yelling."

Etymology

From Middle English yellynge, ȝellynge; equivalent to yell + -ing.

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