yell
noun/jel/
/jel/
- a loud shout of pain, excitement, etc.
- to let out/give a yell
- a yell of delight
- She awoke with a yell.
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- (North American English) an organized shout of support for a team at a sports event
Word OriginOld English g(i)ellan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gillen and German gellen.
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