yell out

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Meaning · English

To exclaim loudly.

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

And to dat crowd, She yelled out loud: Won't you come home, Bill Bailey, won't you come home?

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 “yell out” mean?

To exclaim loudly.

Is “yell out” formal or informal?

yell out is generally informal.