noun
screamer
SKREE-muh
Screamer (noun) means a person who screams, especially loudly or frequently. Example: “Her toddler was a real screamer at bedtime.”
noun
1
A person who screams, especially loudly or frequently.
"Her toddler was a real screamer at bedtime."
2
An exceptionally spectacular or powerful shot, hit, or piece of action, especially in sport.
"He scored an absolute screamer from thirty yards out."
3
A large, attention-grabbing newspaper headline.
"The tabloid ran a screamer across the front page."
How to use screamer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who screams, or (informally, especially in British sports commentary) a spectacular shot or goal.
When to use it
The sporting sense is informal and common in British sports commentary.
Common pairings
score a screamer
a real screamer
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Word forms
- Plural
- screamers
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Etymology
Formed from scream plus the agent suffix -er.
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Rhymes for screamer
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What does “screamer” mean?
The word “screamer” means a person who screams, especially loudly or frequently. In plain terms, someone who screams, or (informally, especially in British sports commentary) a spectacular shot or goal.
How do you pronounce “screamer”?
“Screamer” is pronounced SKREE-muh (/ˈskɹimɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “screamer” in a sentence?
Here is “screamer” used in a sentence: “Her toddler was a real screamer at bedtime.”
What part of speech is “screamer”?
“Screamer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “screamer” have?
“Screamer” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who screams, especially loudly or frequently.
