Other Definitions yell (dest) yell (enc)
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Yell| Noun | 1. | yell - a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition; "the speaker was interrupted by loud cries from the rear of the audience"blue murder - an extravagantly loud outcry; "she screamed blue murder" catcall - a cry expressing disapproval halloo - a shout to attract attention; "he gave a great halloo but no one heard him" hoot - a loud raucous cry (as of an owl) hosanna - a cry of praise or adoration (to God) noise - a loud outcry of protest or complaint; "the announcement of the election recount caused a lot of noise"; "whatever it was he didn't like it and he was going to let them know by making as loud a noise as he could" whoop - a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement yelling, shouting - uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement yodel - a songlike cry in which the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal voice and falsetto | | | 2. | yell - a loud utterance of emotion (especially when inarticulate); "a cry of rage"; "a yell of pain"complaint - (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow | | | Verb | 1. | yell - utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"call - utter in a loud voice or announce; "He called my name"; "The auctioneer called the bids" cry out, exclaim, call out, outcry, shout, cry - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table" let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand" | | | 2. | yell - utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"shout - utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); "My grandmother is hard of hearing--you'll have to shout" | |
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