Yelling: meaning, definitions and examples
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yelling
[ ˈjɛlɪŋ ]
communication
To shout loudly, typically because one is angry, excited, or in pain. Yelling is often done to attract attention or to express strong emotions.
Synonyms
bellow, holler, scream, shout, shout out
Examples of usage
- He was yelling at the top of his lungs.
- Stop yelling, I can hear you just fine.
- The coach was yelling instructions from the sidelines.
- She was yelling with frustration.
- Why are you yelling at me?
communication
A loud, sharp cry or shout, typically as an expression of anger, excitement, or pain.
Synonyms
cry, howl, scream, shout, shriek
Examples of usage
- His yell echoed through the empty hallway.
- The sudden yell startled everyone in the room.
- I heard a yell coming from the street outside.
Translations
Translations of the word "yelling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gritando
🇮🇳 चिल्लाना
🇩🇪 schreien
🇮🇩 berteriak
🇺🇦 кричати
🇵🇱 krzyczeć
🇯🇵 叫ぶ (sakebu)
🇫🇷 crier
🇪🇸 gritar
🇹🇷 bağırmak
🇰🇷 소리 지르다 (sori jireuda)
🇸🇦 يصرخ (yasrukh)
🇨🇿 křičet
🇸🇰 kričať
🇨🇳 叫喊 (jiàohǎn)
🇸🇮 kričati
🇮🇸 öskra
🇰🇿 айқайлау
🇬🇪 ყვირილი (q'virili)
🇦🇿 qışqırmaq
🇲🇽 gritar
Word origin
The word 'yelling' originated from the Middle English word 'yellen' which meant to cry out loudly. It has Germanic roots and is related to the Dutch word 'jellen' and the Old High German word 'gellan'. The act of yelling has been a form of communication and expression for centuries, used to convey emotions and attract attention.
See also: yell.