English · Slang Attested

cell yell

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The act of speaking loudly or yelling into a cell phone or mobile.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động nói to hoặc la hét vào điện thoại di động

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Many people raise their voices when using their cell phones because the small devices offer little aural feedback. “Cell yell” results, much to the annoyance of anyone nearby.

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).

Common questions

What does “cell yell” mean?

The act of speaking loudly or yelling into a cell phone or mobile.

Is “cell yell” formal or informal?

cell yell is generally slang.

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