kreet — meaning in English

English meaning

• holler verb To shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling.
• wail verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.

Senses

kreet is used for these senses in English:

• holler A yell, shout.
• wail A prolonged cry, usually high-pitched, especially as of grief or anguish. [from 15th c.]

holler — full definition

1. verb To shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling.
2. noun A loud shout or cry.
3. verb Informal: to contact someone, especially to ask for help or make plans.

wail — full definition

1. verb To cry out loudly in grief, pain, or sorrow.
2. noun A long, high-pitched cry of grief or distress.

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