What is "shouted"

Shout \Shout\ (shout), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Shouted; p. pr. & vb. n. Shouting.] [OE. shouten, of unknown origin; perhaps akin to shoot; cf. Icel. sk[=u]ta, sk[=u]ti, a taunt.]

1. To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy, triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc.

   Shouting of the men and women eke.
   --Chaucer.

   They shouted thrice: what was the last cry for?
   --Shak.

2. To entertain with refreshments or the like gratuitously; to treat. [Slang, Australia & U. S.]

   To shout at, to utter shouts at; to deride or revile with shouts.

vb. (en-past of: shout)

adj. in a vehement outcry; "his shouted words of encouragement could be heard over the crowd noises" [syn: yelled]