yell

verb
UK: /jel/
US: /jel/

  1. To shout something or make a loud, piercing cry.

    1. Don't yell, I can hear you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fans began to yell when their team won the game and secured the championship. [ ] [ ]

  2. To express a strong emotion, such as anger or excitement, by shouting loudly.

    1. He'll yell if you break it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She didn't mean to yell, but she was frustrated by the constant interruptions during her presentation. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

cry holler shout bawl scream roar
yell noun

  1. A loud, piercing cry or shout.

    1. I heard a yell outside. [ ] [ ]
    2. With a final yell, the climber reached the summit, victorious after a challenging ascent. [ ] [ ]

  2. A shout expressing a strong emotion.

    1. Her yell was full of anger. [ ] [ ]
    2. The athlete's yell of triumph echoed through the stadium as he crossed the finish line. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "yell" in English means: To shout something or make a loud, piercing cry., To express a strong emotion, such as anger or excitement, by shouting loudly..

The phonetic transcription of "yell" is /jel/ in British English and /jel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "yell": cry, holler, shout, bawl, scream, roar.

Example usage of "yell": "Don't yell, I can hear you.". More examples on the page.