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Screaming

To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

📖 Definitions of "Screaming"

verb
  1. 1

    To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.

  2. 2

    To move quickly; to race.

    "He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill."

  3. 3

    To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.

    "Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice."

noun
  1. 1

    A scream.

adjective
  1. 1

    Loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear.

  2. 2

    Obvious; distinct.

  3. 3

    Effeminate, flamboyant or otherwise obviously gay.

    "Did you see that guy at the bar? Screaming!"

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