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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
1
A person who yells.
"The referee had a reputation as a yeller when calls went against his team."

How to use yeller

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who shouts a lot, often in anger.

Word forms

yellers plural

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Etymology

Simply "yell" plus the agent suffix "-er", meaning "one who does the action."

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Frequently asked questions

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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