shouter

Everyday

1. A person who shouts a lot or speaks very loudly. tree →
2. A loud person who gets angry quickly and yells when cross. tree →

In the lessons

In stories and family lessons «a shouter» describes a parent, coach or teacher who yells; pupils learn that some people shout when stressed and that it is fine to tell a trusted adult if shouting at home feels scary. In sport, a shouter on the sideline cheers or complains loudly.

Examples

• Our coach is a shouter, but he's kind really. tree →
• Mum isn't a shouter; she goes quiet when she's cross. tree →
• The shouter in the crowd yelled at the referee. tree →
• My little brother is the loudest shouter in the house. tree →
• The shouters at the front of the protest held big signs. tree →
• If an adult is a shouter and it frightens you, talk to someone you trust. tree →

Note

Countable; from «shout». Informal word, not often in formal writing. Opposite: a quiet or calm person.