noun
yeller
YEH-luh
Yeller (noun) means a person who yells. Example: “The referee had a reputation as a yeller when calls went against his team.”
noun
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A person who yells.
"The referee had a reputation as a yeller when calls went against his team."
How to use yeller
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who shouts a lot, often in anger.
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Word forms
- Plural
- yellers
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Etymology
Simply "yell" plus the agent suffix "-er", meaning "one who does the action."
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What does “yeller” mean?
The word “yeller” means a person who yells. In plain terms, someone who shouts a lot, often in anger.
How do you pronounce “yeller”?
“Yeller” is pronounced YEH-luh (/ˈjɛlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “yeller” in a sentence?
Here is “yeller” used in a sentence: “The referee had a reputation as a yeller when calls went against his team.”
What part of speech is “yeller”?
“Yeller” is a noun.
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