English▸ noun a loud, sharp cry, especially of pain, surprise, or delight; a shout.
▪ North American an organized cheer, especially one used to support a sports team.
▸ verb [no object] give a loud, sharp cry:
you heard me yelling at her
[with direct speech] “Happy New Year!” Ashley yelled.
– ORIGIN Old English g(i)ellan (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch gillen and German gellen.