sing out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cry out, e.g. when in pain.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
“But I have known men sing out dreadfully when punished; if they had got enough of rum, it would have supported them, and they would not have sung out.” “Not one drop for me, Charley Hunter; I shall not sing out, I promise you, if they cut me to pieces
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 call out; yell.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To call out to signal or advise of something, especially when prearranged.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sing out” mean?
To cry out, e.g. when in pain.
Is “sing out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.