shout
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.
Register: slang
Examples
“I′ll get my wine though,” taking out her wallet.
“No. This is my shout,” holding up his hand as though to ward her money off.
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
A call-out for an emergency services team.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shout” mean?
A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.
Is “shout” formal or informal?
shout is generally slang.