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The correct spelling is screams.
How to pronounce screams
noun
Say it like: Scr-eem-s
The correct spelling is screams. A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound. For example: "We had a real scream of a time at the beach."
Usage Examples
“We had a real scream of a time at the beach.”
“He almost hit a pole, the way he came screaming down the hill.”
“Do you know what screams "I'm obnoxious"? People who feel the need to comment on every little thing they notice.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A loud, emphatic, exclamation of extreme emotion, especially horror, fear, excitement, or anger; it may comprise a word or a sustained, high-pitched vowel sound.
- 2.A form of singing associated with the metal and screamo styles of music. It is a loud, rough, distorted version of the voice; rather than the normal voice of the singer.
- 3.Used as an intensifier
- 4.(printers' slang) exclamation mark
verb
- 1.To cry out with a shrill voice; to utter a sudden, sharp outcry, or shrill, loud cry, as in fright or extreme pain; to shriek; to screech.
- 2.To move quickly; to race.
- 3.To be very indicative of; clearly having the characteristics of.
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