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scream
English
Etymology
From Middle English scremen, scræmen, probably from a fusion of Middle Dutch scremen (“to yell; shout”) and Old Norse skræma (“to terrify; scare”); compare Dutch schremen (“to shout; yell; cry”), Swedish skrämma (“to spook; frighten”), Danish skræmme (“to scare”), West Frisian skrieme (“to weep”). Compare also Swedish skräna (“to yell; shout; howl”), Dutch schreien (“to cry; weep”), German schreien (“to scream”). Related to shriek, skrike.
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /sk?i?m/
- (General American) enPR: skr?m, IPA(key): /sk?im/
- Rhymes: -i?m
Noun
scream (plural screams)
- A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
- A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear.
- (music) A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
- (informal) Used as an intensifier
- (printers' slang) exclamation mark
Translations
Verb
scream (third-person singular simple present screams, present participle screaming, simple past and past participle screamed or (nonstandard) screamt)
- (intransitive, also figuratively) To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, shout outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to screech, to shriek.
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:shout
- (intransitive, figuratively)
- To move quickly; to race.
- Synonyms: speed, zoom; see also Thesaurus:move quickly, Thesaurus:rush
- (informal) To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.
- To move quickly; to race.
Conjugation
Translations
Anagrams
- crames, creams, cremas, macers, recams
scream From the web:
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cheer
English
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /t????(?)/
- (General American) IPA(key): /t??i?/
- Rhymes: -??(?)
Etymology 1
From Middle English chere, from Old French chere, from Old French chiere, from Late Latin cara.
Noun
cheer (countable and uncountable, plural cheers)
- (uncountable) A cheerful attitude; happiness; a good, happy, or positive mood. [from 14thc.]
- That which promotes good spirits or cheerfulness; provisions prepared for a feast; entertainment.
- A cry expressing joy, approval or support such as "hurray". [from 18thc.]
- A chant made in support of a team at a sports event.
- (Canada, US) Cheerleading, especially when practiced as a competitive sport.
- (obsolete) One's facial expression or countenance. [13th-19thc.]
- 1596, Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene, V.7:
- ‘thorough evill rest of this last night, / Or ill apayd or much dismayd ye be; / That by your change of cheare is easie for to see.’
- 1596, Edmund Spenser, The Faerie Queene, V.7:
- (archaic) One's attitude, mood. [from 14thc.]
- 1526, William Tyndale, trans. Bible, Mark VI:
- And anon he talked with them, and sayde unto them: be of good chere, it is I, be not afrayed.
- 1600, Philemon Holland, The Romane Historie
- The parents […] fled away with heavy cheer.
- 1526, William Tyndale, trans. Bible, Mark VI:
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:applause
Derived terms
- Bronx cheer
Translations
Verb
cheer (third-person singular simple present cheers, present participle cheering, simple past and past participle cheered)
- (transitive) To gladden; to make cheerful; often with up.
- We were cheered by the offer of a cup of tea.
- (transitive) To infuse life, courage, animation, or hope, into; to inspirit; to solace or comfort.
- The proud he tam'd, the penitent he cheer'd.
- (transitive, intransitive) To applaud or encourage with cheers or shouts.
- The crowd cheered in support of the athletes.
- The crowd cheered the athletes.
Antonyms
- boo
Derived terms
Translations
Etymology 2
Clipping of cheerleading.
Noun
cheer (uncountable)
- Cheerleading.
- 1999, Jim Lord and Chris Calvert. Cheerleading: Where Does Your Gym Fit In?.
- ...[P]erspective [sic] gym cheer programs must address how to support a cheer program while maintaining appropriate and safe skill progressions.
- 2000, Linda Villarosa. Cheerleading Changes, and Injuries Increase in The New York Times.
- Last year, more than 75,000 high school participants took part in cheerleading competitions, and the National Federation of State High School Associations says that "competitive cheer" is the fastest growing sport for girls.
- 2018, Chad Thompson. Iowa Central cheer team is tops at national competition in The Messenger.
- The Iowa Central Community College cheer team has achieved something no other college in Iowa has before.
- 1999, Jim Lord and Chris Calvert. Cheerleading: Where Does Your Gym Fit In?.
Anagrams
- Erech, reech
cheer From the web:
- what cheer
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