screamer
C2Pronunciation
UK
- /skrˈiːmə/
US
- /ˈskrimər/
Description
- Person who screams a lot
- Powerful shot or goal
- Shocking headline
- Jump-scare moment
A "screamer" is often someone who screams or yells a lot, whether from anger, fear, or excitement. But the word also has other lively uses. In sports, especially soccer, it can mean a very fast, powerful shot or a great long-range goal. In newspapers, it can mean a big, shocking headline made to grab attention right away. And in horror or online videos, a "screamer" can be a sudden scary moment meant to make you jump.
The word "screamer" has several meanings, but they usually connect to the idea of something loud, sudden, or hard to ignore. In the most direct sense, it means a person who screams a lot or has a habit of yelling loudly. You might use it for a child who often shrieks, or for someone whose voice quickly rises in anger or panic.
In sports, especially soccer, "screamer" is a common informal word for a brilliant, powerful shot, often one that flies into the goal from far away. When people talk about a "screamer," they usually mean the kind of strike that feels sudden, forceful, and exciting.
In media, a "screamer" can mean a large, sensational headline written to catch the eye at once. It has also become a common term for a jump-scare, especially in horror clips, prank videos, or online content that suddenly shows something frightening and tries to make the viewer scream.
So the word can point to a loud person, a stunning goal, or a sudden scare. The exact meaning depends on the setting, but it nearly always suggests strong noise, shock, or dramatic impact.
Examples
- 1
Crying baby
The baby was a real screamer on the overnight flight.
- 2
Noisy animal
Our neighbor’s dog is a screamer whenever anyone comes near the gate.
- 3
Football goal
He won the match with an absolute screamer from outside the box.
Domain
a screamer
in football, a very powerful or impressive shot or goal
Forms and spellings
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Main spelling
- screamernoun