Definition of "scream" in İngilizce

noun

1. A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.

2. A loud vocalisation of many animals, especially in response to pain or fear.

3. (music) A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.

4. (informal) Used as an intensifier.

   • We had a real scream of a time at the beach.

5. (printers' slang) An exclamation mark.

verb

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

2. To move quickly; to race.

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

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.