scream
scream
skrim
skrim
British pronunciation
/skɹˈiːm/

Definition & Meaning of "scream"in English

to scream
01

to make a loud, sharp cry when one is feeling a strong emotion

Intransitive
to scream definition and meaning
example
Examples
The unexpected appearance of the ghost in the movie caused the audience to scream in terror.
02

to utter something in a loud, high-pitched voice, expressing intense emotions such as anger, fear, or distress

Ditransitive: to scream a message at sb
example
Examples
They screamed obscenities at each other during the heated argument.
03

to emit a loud, high-pitched nosie

Intransitive
example
Examples
The ambulance screamed down the street, its sirens blaring to alert traffic.
Scream
01

a sharp, loud, and piercing cry

02

a piercing or shrill sound resembling a human cry

03

an extremely funny joke

04

an event, situation, or experience that is wildly entertaining

HumorousHumorous
InformalInformal
example
Examples
That vacation was a scream! We laughed nonstop the whole trip.
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store