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shout-out

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member when on stage, television, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: entertainment, lifestyle

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A section of a web page, profile or blog containing these greetings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A word used to give credit to or express gratitude to someone or something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Shoutout to Ben for his work on the animation.
  • Shoutout cats. Aren't they just so cute?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Deverbal from shout out.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: saludito — an unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • Spanish: saludo — an unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • Spanish: mención — an unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • Spanish: agradecimiento — an unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • Spanish: reconocimiento — an unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • Spanish: saludón — an unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member