Outshouting: meaning, definitions and examples
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outshouting
[ aʊtˈʃaʊtɪŋ ]
loud communication
Outshouting refers to the action of shouting louder than someone else, often to gain attention or assert dominance in a conversation or situation. This term is often used in competitive contexts where multiple people may be trying to speak over one another. The act can be associated with attempts to be heard in noisy environments.
Synonyms
screaming above, shouting louder, yelling over.
Examples of usage
- He was outshouting everyone at the party.
- During the debate, she focused on outshouting her opponent.
- They were outshouting each other to be noticed.
- The children were outshouting their teachers.
Translations
Translations of the word "outshouting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gritar mais alto
🇮🇳 ऊँचा चिल्लाना
🇩🇪 lauter schreien
🇮🇩 teriak lebih keras
🇺🇦 кричати голосніше
🇵🇱 krzyczeć głośniej
🇯🇵 大声で叫ぶ
🇫🇷 crier plus fort
🇪🇸 gritar más alto
🇹🇷 daha yüksek sesle bağırmak
🇰🇷 더 크게 소리치다
🇸🇦 الصراخ بصوت أعلى
🇨🇿 křičet hlasitěji
🇸🇰 kričať hlasnejšie
🇨🇳 大声喊叫
🇸🇮 kričati glasneje
🇮🇸 hrópa hærra
🇰🇿 дауыстырақ айқайлау
🇬🇪 მაღლა ყვირილი
🇦🇿 daha yüksək səslə bağırmaq
🇲🇽 gritar más fuerte
Etymology
The term 'outshouting' is a compound of the prefix 'out-' and the gerund form of the verb 'shout.' The prefix 'out-' typically indicates a sense of surpassing or exceeding something, while 'shout' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'scēotan,' meaning to shoot, or in the sense of projecting one's voice. The evolution of 'shout' reflects the vocal act of expressing oneself loudly. The use of the term 'outshout' has gained prominence in colloquial English, particularly in contexts where loudness is associated with attention-seeking behavior, such as in competitive dialogue scenarios or lively gatherings. Over time, the combination 'outshouting' has come to embody that competitive spirit in communication.