What does yelling mean

Yell Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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ˈyel

intransitive verb

: to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout

: to give a cheer usually in unison

transitive verb

: to utter or declare with or as if with a yell : shout

yeller noun

yell

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: scream, shout

: a usually rhythmic cheer used especially in schools or colleges to encourage athletic teams

Synonyms

Verb

howl
scream
screech
shriek
shrill
squall
squeal
yelp

Noun

cry
holler
hoot
howl
shout
whoop
yowl

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Example Sentences

Verb We saw people yelling for help. I heard someone yelling my name. The crowd was yelling wildly. Noun the crowd gave a yell of approval

Recent Examples on the Web

Amazon is happy to spend eleventy kabillion dollars on a Lord of the Rings prequel whose main contribution to society seems to be giving racisttrolls something else to yell about. —Ew Staff, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2022 In excellent news for people who like to yell about movies on Twitter (guilty), Darren Aronofsky has emerged wet and dripping from Mother! —Vulture, 31 Aug. 2022 In practice, Protect Texas Kids’ most visible activity appears to be Neidert, flanked by a cadre of supporters, showing up at events to yell, hold signs, then post video online. —Will Carless, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2022 People around the world count down to midnight and yell 'Happy New Year' on December 31, but the celebrations don't end there. —Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2022 The woman would yell out in the middle of the night for Sarah to come turn off her light and her television. —Ethan Ward, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2022 Each encounter with their target has ended the same — De León smiles, then gets angry, and his haters yell. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2022 And best of all, from someone who will yell at them? —Tom Smyth, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2022 In the past, police would criminally cite people and yell at them instead of offering to help, said Venable, co-founder of Fund for Empowerment, a group that advocates for unsheltered people and is a plaintiff in the ACLU lawsuit. —Juliette Rihl, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2022

The veteran proceeded to knock down a transition three, letting out a yell to the crowd, which answered back with screams of their own. . —Josh Criswell, Chron, 8 Nov. 2022 Having thrown 31 pitches Friday for High-A Aberdeen, Wells required 30 to get through Wednesday’s second inning, letting out a yell when a diving stop and throw from third baseman Ramón Urías left the bases loaded and the game tied. —Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 Grab your favorite dessert and yell at the television with the whole fam in this ugly (read: adorable) sweater. —Rachel Bogo, Seventeen, 16 Nov. 2022 Nico Iamaleava slammed his helmet against the locker room door with a yell, the journey suddenly over 24 yards short in a playoff loss. —Luca Evans, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2022 With two lines of drummers and singers at the back, dancers would step forward to jump and wave and yell to express their joy. —Alena Naiden, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Oct. 2022 In the event a person is approached by a mountain lion, it is recommenced by IDNR not to run but to wave your arms, throw stones at the animal and yell, and slowly back away. —Tatyana Turner, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2022 The game was tied at 1, and Odor let out a fist pump and a yell toward his dugout. —Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2022 And at the end of the chorus, that whole primal sing-yell thing came out. —Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English yellen, going back to Old English giellan, gyllan, going back to Germanic *gellan- (whence also Old High German kellen, gellen "to make a shrill sound," Old Norse gjalla "to scream"), perhaps a back-formation from *gullōn-, iterative derivative of *galan- "to sing, cry" — more at nightingale

Noun

Middle English yel, yelle, derivative of yellen "to yell entry 1"

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of yell was before the 12th century

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yell

1 of 2 verb

ˈyel

: to utter a loud cry, scream, or shout

: to give a cheer usually as part of a crowd

yeller noun

yell

2 of 2 noun

: scream entry 2 sense 1, shout

: a cheer used especially in schools or colleges to encourage athletic teams

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Yell Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

3 ENTRIES FOUND:

yell (verb)
yell (noun)
head (noun)

¹ yell /ˈjɛl/ verb

yells; yelled; yelling

¹ yell

/ˈjɛl/

verb

yells; yelled; yelling

Britannica Dictionary definition of YELL

to say (something) very loudly especially because you are angry, surprised, or are trying to get someone's attention

[no object]

We saw people yelling for help.
She yelled [=shouted] to her friend across the park.

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— often + at

Stop yelling at me!

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I heard someone yelling my name.
kids yelling [=shouting] insults at each other
“Look out!” she yelled.

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[no object]

to make a sudden, loud cry

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yell your head off

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— yeller

noun, plural yellers [count]

² yell /ˈjɛl/ noun

plural yells

² yell

/ˈjɛl/

noun

plural yells

Britannica Dictionary definition of YELL

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a sudden, loud cry

— often + of

We heard the yells [=shouts] of children coming from the park.
a yell of joy/triumph
She let out a yell.
(informal) Give me a yell if you need anything. [=call me if you need anything; let me know if you need anything]

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a usually rhythmic shout or cheer used especially in schools or colleges to show support for sports teams

the old school yell

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Why dream of screaming - the meaning of sleep screaming from the dream book

Why dream of screaming

A dream in which you had to scream indicates your anxious state. Most likely, you are afraid of an upcoming test, doubt the correctness of your decision, languish in anticipation of the results of a medical examination, or worry about the fate of a loved one. The confusion that reigns in your soul will negatively affect relationships with others.

Do not drive off the anger that has accumulated lately on colleagues and friends. They are not to blame for the problems you are experiencing.

Screaming according to Miller's dream book

Hearing screams of suffering in a dream means that you will have big worries, but your discretion and sober mind will help you put things in order, which will have a healing effect on your state of mind.

If you dream of a screaming person, such a dream portends dubious pleasures that are likely to plunge you into a depressed state of mind, which will affect your business and heart life. nine0005

Hearing a cry of surprise in a dream means that you will receive unexpected help.

If you hear the cries of wild animals, then a serious accident with someone you know is possible ahead.

A cry for help when you recognize a familiar voice means the illness of the one who called you.

Shouting according to the newest dream book of G. Ivanov

Shouting - to changes in life; to the disease.

Shouting according to the Spring dream book

Shouting in a dream means trouble. nine0005

Shouting according to the Summer Dream Book

Shouting in pain - not giving away your secret illness.

Shouting according to the Autumn Dream Book

Shouting from pain in a dream - to suffer from something in reality.

Screaming according to the Esoteric dream book

Screaming - from fear, grief to great joy. Calling will help you a lot.

Shouting according to the dream book of a modern woman

In general, the cry of a person in a dream portends dubious pleasures that are likely to plunge you into a depressed state of mind. nine0005

Hearing a cry of suffering in a dream - to numerous worries and troubles. Fortunately, your discretion and reasonable behavior will help you put things in order.

If you recognize the voice of a person calling for help, this portends the caller's illness.

Hearing a cry of surprise in a dream means that you will receive unexpected help.

Cries of wild animals - dreams of an accident with someone you know.

Shouting from the dream book of Evgeny Tsvetkov

Screaming - hard times, the harder it is, the louder and longer the scream.

Scream according to the Modern Dream Book

The dream in which you scream means that your illusions will be broken by the cruel truth of life.

Screaming according to the Eastern Dream Book

A dream in which you scream means that your illusions will be broken against the cruel truth of life.

Shouting according to the Noble Dream Book of N. Grishina

Shouting is an unusual fear; you will be the subject of ridicule. nine0005

Moaning very plaintively and bitterly - an accident.

Screaming from the dream book of the healer Akulina

You dreamed of Screaming - Doubtful pleasures can end too sadly. Imagine that you no longer have a reason to scream. Everything is fine. Ask for forgiveness from those you yelled at.

Screaming from the dream book of the sorceress Medea

Screaming (see also hear) - Screaming in fear - What you fear does not threaten you. Rest now will not hurt you Screaming, calling someone - you lack the friendly participation and warm attitude of loved ones. Invite friends to your home

Screaming according to Stuart Robinson's dream book

When it happens to scream loudly in a dream, the dream book believes that this is the very cry of the soul, which, due to circumstances, is not allowed to break out in reality. A dream reflects the accumulated negativity that does not find a way out in reality.

Shouting according to the Women's Dream Book

Shouting, screaming - In general, the cry of a person in a dream portends dubious pleasures, which, most likely, plunge you into a depressed state of mind. Hearing a cry of suffering in a dream - to numerous worries and troubles. Fortunately, your discretion and reasonable behavior will help you put things in order. If you recognize the voice of a person calling for help, this portends the illness of the caller. Hearing a cry of surprise in a dream means that you will receive unexpected help. The cries of wild animals dream of an accident with one of your friends. nine0005

Shouting according to a housewife's dream book

Shouting, shouting - a desire to be heard; big worries. A screaming person is a depressed state of mind that will affect business and heart life; cry of surprise - unexpected help; a cry for help is someone else's worries.

Screaming from an online dream book

If you scream in a dream, you live in an imaginary world, and it is difficult for you to accept the harsh reality.

This is how you express your fear – you worry in vain, nothing threatens you, just try to have fun. nine0005

Screaming from a dream book for a bitch

Screaming or hearing someone scream is a lot of worries and troubles, you will cope with them and get significant valuable life experience.

Seeing a screaming person - a bad mood will affect your work.

To see how a person screams, but not to hear him - nothing will interfere with the performance of work duties.

Shouting according to the dream book Veles

Shouting - victory / for worse; someone screams - family squabbles. nine0005

Screaming from a dream book 2012

Screaming is a reflection of a feeling of helplessness. Reflection of the desire to prove one's case (also the need and / or opportunity to do this).

Screaming according to the ABC of dream interpretation

Screaming in fear - what you fear does not threaten you. You can rest now.

Shouting, calling someone - you lack the friendly participation and warm attitude of loved ones. Invite friends to your home.

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12 simple but effective ways to stop yelling at children

If you sometimes raise your voice to a child, this does not mean that you are causing irreparable damage to his psyche. But still, the less often you lose patience and scream, the better for the whole family. Shall we try?

1. Breathe. This method does not look very convincing, but it definitely works. For example, you have already asked your child three times to remove the toys scattered on the floor, entered the room - and immediately stepped on the typewriter. Freeze and start breathing slowly and deeply. Firstly, right now you will not be able to physically scream, and secondly, deep measured breathing helps to relax, switch and get the necessary pause. Are you excited? Take five deep breaths and exhalations and at this time think about what you want to say to the child. For example, "I'm upset and angry when everything is lying on the floor, let's do something with toys." nine0005

2. Accept the idea that yelling is of no use. And it doesn't even bring you relief - most parents feel guilty and ashamed after such emotional outbursts. Yes, you are angry or upset, but you, for example, will not yell at a colleague who was late with a report, or at a cashier in a supermarket. Many parents raise their voices both at each other and at children, but, as a rule, this does not help to solve the problem, get what they want, or correct the behavior. But it worsens the connection between you, upsets everyone, and sometimes scares. nine0005

3. Don't expect to stop screaming one day. You probably have reasons to do this - fatigue, impotence, the absence of a second adult nearby who can take on some of the worries. Instead, try to track in what situations you shout, what happens before it or what becomes the "trigger" most often. More awareness means more and different options for action: you can ask the child to stop, or

4. Tell your child what you want him to do. Instead of "Don't hit the boy" you can say "Let's solve the problem with words", instead of "Stop torturing the cat" - "The cat likes it better if it is stroked", instead of "I'm tired of the mess in the nursery" - "Let's remove all things from the floor. " So it will be clearer to him what your expectations are to focus on, and there will be a little less reason for conflicts.

5. Exit the room. Make sure your child is safe and just take a break. Nothing will happen for sure in two minutes, and at that time you will have time to breathe, to tell yourself that he is still small, he does not do harm on purpose to annoy you, that he simply does not have enough life experience yet to behave well, and you need rest and support. Count to ten and back, do a couple of squats and notice that you are already feeling better. nine0005

6. Respond more actively to the child's behavior that you like, and much less emotionally to inappropriate behavior. Praise, admire, rejoice and tell how happy you are when he washes his hands and brushes his teeth on time, helps, does not offend anyone. Children often lack parental attention, and just bad behavior can attract this attention very quickly and reliably. But if you react positively more often, it will definitely be more pleasant.

7. Change the tone of your voice when you need your child to hear you. You can speak quite strictly, but softly and measuredly, making long pauses between words. Or try switching to a quieter voice, even a whisper - this will attract the child's attention, and the angry intonations of this whisper will help him understand that you are very serious. Sing, in the end, and you can do without screaming.

8. Set rules and follow them. There should not be many rules - otherwise they are simply difficult to remember, they should be simple and understandable. Agree in advance what you will do if the rules are not followed - for example, ban watching cartoons. If you call a child to go to bed, and he pretends not to hear you, the consequences of disobedience must come. nine0005

9. Don't always expect perfect behavior. Sometimes conflict and screaming can be avoided if the consequences are foreseen in advance: for example, if a child gets tired and naughty in noisy and crowded places, you should not spend half a day in a shopping center. Children under the age of seven definitely cannot always play peacefully and quietly, do not memorize multi-step instructions, and cannot cope with impulsivity. They react to hunger, fatigue, mode failure, even to weather changes and lunar phases.

10. Think about the consequences. Children who are often shouted at a lot have lower self-esteem, they feel humiliated, they do not believe that they are loved. Shouting can cause confusion, fear and stupor - it is simply impossible at this moment to understand what they want from you, to correct or stop doing what we are doing. And soon the children will grow up, start their own families: you don’t want them to scream at your grandchildren just because they are used to this from childhood? Or would it take a long time to sort out with a psychotherapist the reasons for their insecurity? nine0005

11. Arrange apartment so that the child is less likely to break, spoil, break, scatter and scatter something. Consider storage systems for toys and craft supplies, and make sure the nursery is easy to clean. Give up fragile interior items and accessories for a while, do not leave laptops and tablets where there is a risk of hitting, dropping or pouring them.

12. They shouted - sorry. After the emotions subside, explain to the child that you were wrong, could not restrain yourself, that screaming was a bad choice, but you were upset and angry at what he did. Of course, this does not mean that you need to shift the responsibility for your emotions to the child: "If you behaved well, I would not have to scream"! It is you who choose whether to shout or not. But a sincere account of how you felt will be helpful for several reasons. First, the child will understand that it is normal to have different feelings, and he will also learn to tell you about his own. Secondly, he will see that it is possible to be wrong, apologize, talk and make peace. Thirdly, the ability to discuss what happened, and not be sullenly silent, is also very useful, even if the child is still small.

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