shout-out

noun

An unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member when on stage, television, etc.

“Shoutout cats. Aren't they just so cute?”

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Meanings

nounshout-out (plural shouts-out or shout-outs)

plural shouts-out · plural shout-outs · alternative shoutout

  1. entertainmentAn unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member when on stage, television, etc.
  2. A section of a web page, profile or blog containing these greetings.
  3. A word used to give credit to or express gratitude to someone or something.

    Shoutout cats. Aren't they just so cute?

    1 more example

    Shoutout to Ben for his work on the animation.

Origin

Deverbal from shout out.

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Translations

Portuguese salve
  • salvean unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
Spanish saludito, saludo
  • saluditoan unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • saludoan unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • menciónan unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • agradecimientoan unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • reconocimientoan unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
  • saludónan unscripted mention of the name of a viewer or audience member
Cite this entry
APA

shout-out. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shout-out

MLA

“shout-out.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shout-out. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shout-out,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shout-out.

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