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Word: Yell
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Old English g(i)ellan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gillen and German gellen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɛl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight
Short Definition:loud, sharp cry of pain or delight
Examples:- her foot slipped and she gave a yell of fear
Definition:
an extremely amusing person or thing.
Short Definition:extremely amusing person or thing
Word: Yell
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
jɛl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
shout in a loud, sharp way
Short Definition:shout in loud, sharp way
Examples:- you heard me losing my temper and yelling at her
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