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
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Prince Harry got a special shout-out from Chris Martin at the Invictus Games opening ceremony.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
During the epic speech, the Destiny’s Child singer thanked Blue Ivy Carter and gave a shout-out to her family.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
Standing behind his mom wearing a pair of shades, Gen watched as Keys gave shout-outs to the many people who believed in her prodigious talent early in her career.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025
Shakira had two adorable dates: her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, who got a shout-out in her acceptance speech for best latin pop album.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
During the epic speech, the Destiny’s Child singer thanked Blue Ivy Carter and gave a shout-out to her family.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
Standing behind his mom wearing a pair of shades, Gen watched as Keys gave shout-outs to the many people who believed in her prodigious talent early in her career.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Feb. 2025
Shakira had two adorable dates: her sons Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10, who got a shout-out in her acceptance speech for best latin pop album.
—Riann Phillip, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Shout-out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shout-out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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