belt out
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To sing (a song) loudly; to emit (music) loudly.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He belted out Sweet Child of Mine at the karaoke.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To hit or strike (something).
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “belt out” mean?
To sing (a song) loudly; to emit (music) loudly.
Is “belt out” formal or informal?
belt out is generally informal.