Definition

/ʃaʊt/

noun

A loud burst of voice or voices; a violent and sudden outcry, especially that of a multitude expressing joy, triumph, exultation, anger, or animated courage.
A round of drinks in a pub; the turn to pay the shot or scot; an act of paying for a round of drinks.
A call-out for an emergency services team.
A greeting, name-check or other mention, for example on a radio or TV programme.
“Next up the new single from Beyoncé, but first a shout to Barry Bloggins and his wife Belinda...”

verb

To utter a sudden and loud cry, as in joy, triumph, exultation or anger, or to attract attention, to animate others, etc.
To utter with a shout; to cry; to shout out
“They shouted his name to get his attention.”
To pay for food, drink or entertainment for others.
“He′s shouting us all to the opening night of the play.”
To post a text message (for example, email) in upper case, regarded as the electronic messaging equivalent of oral shouting.
“Please don't shout in the chat room.”
To treat with shouts or clamor.