shout-out

8 synonyms for shout-out, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A brief public expression of thanks, praise or greeting to a named person or group.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

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Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

plug promo acknowledge

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

acknowledgement

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun informal

A brief public expression of thanks, praise or greeting to a named person or group.

“Big shout-out to the crew who set the stage up overnight.”

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2. noun internet slang

A mention of someone's social media account or business by another user, intended to send followers or custom their way.

“A shout-out from an account that size can double your followers overnight.”

plug promo tag

3. verb informal

To publicly mention or credit someone.

“He shouted out every one of the volunteers by name.”

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How to use shout-out

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Informal; at home in speech, broadcasting, music and social media, less so in formal prose.

Etymology

A deverbal noun formed from shout out.

Full origin of shout-out →

Frequently asked questions

Is it shout-out, shoutout or shout out?

All three are in use. The hyphenated shout-out is the safest for the noun in edited writing, shoutout is common online and increasingly accepted, and shout out as two words works best when it is a verb followed by an object: shout out the winners.

What is the difference between a shout-out and a plug?

A shout-out is usually a warm personal mention, given freely to thank or greet someone. A plug is straightforwardly promotional and is often paid for or traded. A shout-out for a business is effectively a plug wearing friendlier clothes.

How do you ask for a shout-out?

Say what you want mentioned, why it fits their audience and what they get in return, and keep it to a couple of sentences. Small creators often trade them directly, an arrangement abbreviated online as SFS or S4S.

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