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yell

2 noun
     
yell2 [countable]
1 a loud shout
let out/give a yell
She let out a yell when she saw me.
a yell of surprise/delight/triumph etc
Dan gave a yell of delight when Larsson scored.
2 American English words or phrases that students and cheerleaders shout together to show support for their school, college etc
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