yell
UK: jɛl | US: jɛl
vi. to shout loudly, often in anger, excitement, or pain
vt. to say something very loudly
n. a loud, sharp cry or shout
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The word "yell" traces back to Old English gellan or giellan, meaning "to shout" or "to scream." It shares roots with other Germanic languages, such as Old Norse gjalla ("to resound") and Dutch gillen ("to shriek"). The word has retained its core meaning of a loud, sharp vocalization over centuries, reflecting its primal association with urgent or emotional communication.
The coach yelled instructions to the players from the sidelines.
She yelled in surprise when she saw the spider.
Protesters yelled slogans outside the government building.
"Watch out!" he yelled as the car sped by.
The crowd yelled in excitement when the band took the stage.