shouting

UK: ˈʃaʊtɪŋ | US: ˈʃaʊtɪŋ

Definition

  1. n. the act of speaking or calling out loudly

  2. v. present participle of "shout" (to utter a loud cry or call)

Structure
shout <to call loudly>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "shout" originates from Middle English shouten, likely of Scandinavian influence (compare Old Norse skúta, meaning "to taunt"). The core idea of projecting one's voice loudly persists in modern usage. The suffix -ing turns the verb into a noun or present participle, indicating ongoing action.

Examples

  1. The children were shouting with excitement at the playground.

  2. He could hear shouting from the next room.

  3. Stop shouting—I can hear you perfectly well.

  4. The protesters continued shouting slogans outside the building.

  5. Her shouting startled the birds into flight.