yell

Meanings

• verb

  to shout or cry out loudly

  - "He yelled at the top of his lungs."
  - "The crowd yelled in excitement."

• verb

  make a loud, harsh noise

  - "The sirens yell as they pass by."
  - "The baby yells for food."

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Pronunciation

1. /jɛl/
   
   
   
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2. /jɛl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

call , cry , holler , shout

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with yell
bell , well , hell , tell , swell

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Variants

List of all variants of yell that leads to same result
yell , yelled , yeller , yellers , yelling , yells , rebel yell , rebel yells , give (someone) a yell , give a yell , give someone a yell , laugh her head off , laugh his head off , laugh one's head off , laugh their head off , laughing their heads off , one's head off , scream her head off , scream his head off , scream one's head off , scream their head off , shout her head off , shout his head off , shout one's head off , shout their head off , talk her head off , talk his head off , talk one's head off , talk their head off , talk your head off , yell her head off , yell his head off , yell one's head off , yell their head off , yell your head off , yell yout head off

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Etymology

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Old English gielan, from gehēan (to shout, cry out). Related to gēan (to go).

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the loudest yell was set by a man named Frank Potts in 2005, with a decibel level of 121.7.

2. In some cultures, a loud yell is believed to ward off evil spirits or bring good luck.

3. The term 'yellowbelly' is a derogatory term for someone who yells or complains easily.

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Related Concepts

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1. scream: A loud, shrill cry or shout, often expressing fear, anger, or excitement. While 'yell' is a more general term, 'scream' is typically used to describe a very high-pitched sound.

2. shout: To speak or call out loudly. 'Yell' is a stronger and more intense form of 'shout'.

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Culture

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In literature, the 'yell' is often used to depict anger, excitement, or fear. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', Tom yells at Daisy when he finds out about her affair with Gatsby. In music, 'yell' is a common technique used in rock and heavy metal genres to express intense emotions.

How to Memorize "yell"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself in a crowded stadium, cheering for your favorite team. Visualize yourself letting out a loud, powerful yell.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'yell' with the sound of a siren or a loudspeaker announcement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'yell' starts with the same letter as 'yak' and 'yogurt'. 'Yak' a loud 'yell' or 'yogurt' can help you remember the word.

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