screamer

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: eine Person, die laut schreit; eine sensationelle Zeitungsüberschrift; ein südamerikanischer Wasservogel mit lautem Ruf; oder ein sehr hart geschlagener Ball im Sport.

A noun with multiple meanings: a person who shouts loudly; a sensational newspaper headline; a South American aquatic bird with a loud call; or a very hard hit ball in sports.

1. Loud personB1informal

   A person who communicates vocally in a very loud voice, often due to excitement, anger, or fear.

   Schreihals

   • The child is a real screamer when he doesn't get what he wants.
   • She's a screamer at concerts, always cheering at the top of her lungs.
   • The coach is a screamer, but he gets results.

   Synonymebawlerbellowerroarershoutersquawkeryeller

   Antonymemumblermurmurerwhisperer

2. Sensational headlineB2informal

   A sensational newspaper headline designed to attract attention.

   reißerische Schlagzeile

   • The tabloid ran a screamer about the celebrity scandal.
   • The front page was a real screamer, promising shocking revelations.
   • The editor wanted a screamer to boost sales.

3. South American birdC1formal

   A gooselike aquatic bird of South America, known for its harsh, trumpeting call.

   Wehrvogel

   • The screamer is often found in marshes and wetlands.
   • Its loud call can be heard from a great distance.
   • Birdwatchers traveled to see the rare screamer in its natural habitat.

4. B2informal

   A very hard hit ball, especially in sports like baseball or cricket.

   Harter Schlag

   • The batter hit a screamer right past the pitcher.
   • The fielder caught the screamer at the last second.
   • His screamer cleared the fence for a home run.

   Synonymebulletlaserripperrocketscorcherthunderbolt