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Webster 1913 Edition

Screaming

Scream′ing

,
Adj.
1.
Uttering screams; shrieking.
2.
Having the nature of a scream; like a scream; shrill; sharp.
The fearful matrons raise a
screaming
cry.
Dryden.

Webster 1828 Edition

Screaming

SCRE'AMING

,
ppr.
Uttering suddenly a sharp shrill cry; crying with a shrill voice.

SCRE'AMING

,
Noun.
The act of crying out with a shriek of terror or agony.

Definition 2024

screaming

screaming

English

Verb

screaming

  1. present participle of scream

Adjective

screaming ‎(comparative more screaming, superlative most screaming)

  1. Loud, sharp, and piercing to the ear.
  2. Obvious; distinct.
  3. (LGBT, slang) Effeminate, flamboyant or otherwise obviously gay.
    Did you see that guy at the bar? Screaming!

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Pronunciation

  • /ˈskrɨːmɪŋ/

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