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screamer

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Uncommon

Pronunciation

UK

  • /skrˈiːmə/

US

  • /ˈskrimər/

Meanings

Noun

  1. a person or thing that screams or makes a harsh shrill noise

  2. a spectacular hard-hit shot, kick, or goal in sport

  3. something exceptionally good, funny, striking, or fast

More meanings
  1. an internet prank image, video, or game that suddenly shocks or frightens the viewer

  2. a sensational newspaper headline

  3. any of a small family of large South American wetland birds with loud calls

Beyond the definition

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.

Examples

  1. 1

    Crying baby

    The baby was a real screamer on the overnight flight.

  2. 2

    Noisy animal

    Our neighbor’s dog is a screamer whenever anyone comes near the gate.

  3. 3

    Football goal

    He won the match with an absolute screamer from outside the box.

    • Domaina screamer

      in football, a very powerful or impressive shot or goal

See also

Similar

  • shrieker
  • yeller

Shades of meaning

  • bawler
  • squaller

Contrast

Used with (collocations)

  • a real screamer
  • a little screamer
  • turn into a screamer

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Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • screamernoun