Question 1

What does "shout out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To call out loudly, either to get someone's attention or as an exclamation

Question 2

How do you use "shout out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

He shouted out her name across the crowded market, but she couldn't hear him.

Question 3

Is "shout out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"shout out" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The sense of 'public acknowledgement' has grown enormously due to social media and hip-hop culture. A 'shout-out' (noun, hyphenated or one word) is a public mention of thanks. The literal sense (calling out loudly) is A2; the social media sense is more B1.

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