shout-out
noun
variants
or less commonly shoutout
plural shout-outs also shoutouts
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
Neal JustinHere are a few lyrical shout-outs to some of hip hop's favorite designers.—Scott Poulson-Bryant
Scott Poulson-BryantShe even gave a shoutout to one of her former teachers on Twitter, and encouraged others to do the same.—Emily Sweeney
Emily SweeneyExamples of shout-out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
But one of his biggest shout-outs will be to the San Diego music scene that so greatly nurtured and inspired him in the early 1980s.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2024
Swift’s May 9 shout-out is for her return to tour after a two-month break.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2024
The quarterback recently gave his dad a big shout-out while accepting the 2023 Heisman Trophy.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Use your platforms to give a shout-out to wholesale partners, like in a weekly spotlight of a retailer to send them foot traffic.
—Josh Camitta, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
Serena Williams kicks off her daily beauty routine with a wry shout-out to her mother.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
But California gets several sensational shout-outs, starting with the coastal town of SLO — San Luis Obispo — at No. 3, thanks to its balmy temperatures, small town vibe and proximity to surfer-friendly beaches, rolling vineyards and winery tasting rooms.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Speaking of pretty fabulous, Rinna just got a shout-out from her ex boss, Andy Cohen, on his SiriusXM show.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
Speaking of things that people don’t get over, Charlie Puth may never get over this shout-out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2024
Swift’s May 9 shout-out is for her return to tour after a two-month break.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2024
The quarterback recently gave his dad a big shout-out while accepting the 2023 Heisman Trophy.
—Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024
Use your platforms to give a shout-out to wholesale partners, like in a weekly spotlight of a retailer to send them foot traffic.
—Josh Camitta, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2024
Serena Williams kicks off her daily beauty routine with a wry shout-out to her mother.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
But California gets several sensational shout-outs, starting with the coastal town of SLO — San Luis Obispo — at No. 3, thanks to its balmy temperatures, small town vibe and proximity to surfer-friendly beaches, rolling vineyards and winery tasting rooms.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2024
Speaking of pretty fabulous, Rinna just got a shout-out from her ex boss, Andy Cohen, on his SiriusXM show.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
Speaking of things that people don’t get over, Charlie Puth may never get over this shout-out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Shout-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shout-out. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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