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DictionaryyellLoud shout
noun / verb

yell

YEL/jel/

A loud shout or cry, or making one.

The fans yell with excitement as their team scores again.

A young woman yells excitedly toward an off-frame sporting event, mouth wide open and hands cupped around it; a nearby spectator winces and covers the ear closest to her, making the loudness visible.
Etymology
yellOld Englishto cry out loudly

Old English giellan already meant crying out loudly. It is also related to galan, “to sing,” preserved in nightingale: loud shouting and birdsong belong to the same historical word family.

In context

Senior Cat Wellness2:46
a means to get attention the cries of an older cat are more likely due to medical issues felines that are in the grips of cognitive dysfunction will quite often yell during the night
Why Is My Senior Cat So Vocal (Screaming) At Night?

More examples

  • He lets out a yell when he stubs his toe.
  • Please don't yell at me over a simple mistake.
  • She yelled for help when she saw the smoke.

Forms

yell · yells · yelled · yelling

Similar words

shout
Equally broad, often emphasizing volume rather than strong emotion.
scream
Usually higher-pitched, often expressing fear, pain, or intense excitement.
cry
Can mean a loud call, but also means weeping.