From shout plus out. Merriam-Webster records the public-acknowledgment noun as originally African American English, popularized in hip-hop and broadcast contexts in the late twentieth century.
From shout plus out. Merriam-Webster records the public-acknowledgment noun as originally African American English, popularized in hip-hop and broadcast contexts in the late twentieth century.
What does shout out mean?
Shout out can mean to publicly greet, thank, praise, or acknowledge someone. It can also mean to say something loudly or suddenly.
Is shout out the same as shout-out?
Shout-out is the standard noun spelling in many dictionaries, while shout out is common for the verb phrase and is often seen informally as a noun.
Can shout out be a verb?
Yes. Shout out can mean publicly acknowledge someone, as in shout out the volunteers, or call words loudly.
How do I use shout out for thanks?
Use shout out or give a shout out to when thanks or praise is public, as in give a shout out to the team.
What is the loud-call sense of shout out?
It means saying words loudly or suddenly, often before being invited to speak, as in shouted out the answer.
Is shout out formal?
The recognition sense is informal and common in broadcasts, social media, speeches, and team messages. The loud-call sense is neutral.
What preposition follows shout out?
After the noun phrase, use to for the person recognized: a shout out to Maya. In the verb phrase, a direct object is common: shout out Maya.
What are synonyms for shout out?
For public recognition, synonyms include acknowledge, credit, thank, and give props. For loud speech, use call out, yell, or cry out.
Does shout out have an antonym?
The public-recognition sense has no direct opposite. For loud speech, whisper is a natural opposite.