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screamer

 

[ ˈskrimər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

loud person

A 'screamer' is commonly referred to a person who shouts or yells loudly, often to express strong emotions such as excitement, anger, or fear. In various contexts, a screamer may also refer to someone who reacts vocally to something unexpected or shocking. This term can be used in both casual and serious conversations, and it often highlights the intensity of the person's vocal expression.

Synonyms

howler, screeching person, shouter, yeller.

Examples of usage

  • The crowd erupted into a frenzy as the screamer cheered loudly for the team.
  • During the horror movie, my friend turned into a total screamer, startling everyone.
  • The toddler is a natural screamer when he doesn't get his way.
  • At the concert, the fans were all screamers, singing along at the top of their lungs.

Translations

Translations of the word "screamer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gritador

🇮🇳 चिल्लाने वाला

🇩🇪 Schreier

🇮🇩 screamer

🇺🇦 верзила

🇵🇱 krzykacz

🇯🇵 叫ぶ人

🇫🇷 crieur

🇪🇸 gritador

🇹🇷 çığlık atan

🇰🇷 소리 지르는 사람

🇸🇦 الصارخ

🇨🇿 křikloun

🇸🇰 kričiak

🇨🇳 尖叫者

🇸🇮 kričalec

🇮🇸 öskur

🇰🇿 айғайлаушы

🇬🇪 ყვირილი

🇦🇿 qışqıran

🇲🇽 gritador

Etymology

The word 'screamer' originates from the word 'scream', which can be traced back to Middle English 'screamen' meaning to make a loud, high-pitched cry. Its roots can be found in Old English 'screaman' and the Proto-Germanic '*skraiwijan', which means to cry out or shout. The term has evolved and taken on various meanings in contemporary language, one of which is to describe someone who vocalizes loudly in reaction to stimuli. The use of 'screamer' has been prevalent in pop culture, often used in the context of entertainment, sports, and even in relation to emotional outbursts, indicating the timeless impact of vocal expression in human behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,700, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.