shout-out
noun
\ ˈshau̇t-ˌau̇t
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variants:
or less commonly shoutout
plural shout-outs
also shoutouts
Definition of shout-out
informal
: a public expression of greeting, praise, or acknowledgement directed toward a person or group often as part of a performance, recording, or broadcast
She opened her acceptance speech with a shout-out to James Baldwin, the author of the book on which the movie was based, calling him "one of the greatest artists of our time."— Neal Justin Here are a few lyrical shout-outs to some of hip hop's favorite designers.— Scott Poulson-Bryant She even gave a shoutout to one of her former teachers on Twitter, and encouraged others to do the same.— Emily Sweeney
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shout-out
noun
English Language Learners Definition of shout-out
US, informal
: an expression of greeting or praise that is given to someone in the presence of many people
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