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to shout out
01
utter a sudden loud cry
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
out
Base verb
shout
Present tense
shout out
3rd person singular
shouts out
Present participle
shouting out
Past simple
shouted out
Past participle
shouted out
02
(of plants and shrubs) shedding foliage at the end of the growing season
03
utter in a very loud voice
Shout out
01
a public acknowledgment or praise
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
shout outs
What does "shout out" mean in internet slang?
It is often shortened to "SO" or "shoutout" and is used to publicly acknowledge, thank, or recommend someone, such as a friend, fan, or another creator. People typically give a shout out in social media posts, videos, or live streams to show appreciation or help someone gain visibility, for example "Shout out to my mom for always supporting me" or "Big shout out to that random teammate who saved the game."
Examples
Shout out to Sophie for taking this picture of me.
