screamer

UK
/ˈskriː.mə/
US
/ˈskrimɚ/

Translations

screamernoun
screamers
pl
UK
/ˈskriː.mə/
US
/ˈskrimɚ/
The horror movie was so terrifying that it turned even the bravest viewer into a screamer.
Le film d’horreur était si terrifiant qu’il a transformé même le spectateur le plus courageux en hurleur.
bombeSport; tir ou frappe très puissante.
The striker unleashed a screamer from 30 yards that rocketed into the top corner.
L’attaquant a décoché une bombe de 30 mètres qui est allée se loger dans la lucarne.
kamichiOrnithologie; oiseau d’Amérique du Sud.
The screamer's distinctive call could be heard echoing across the wetlands.
Le cri distinctif du kamichi résonnait dans les marais.
titre chocPresse; pour un gros titre sensationnaliste.
The tabloid's front page was dominated by a screamer about the celebrity scandal.
La une du tabloïd était dominée par un titre choc sur le scandale de la célébrité.
screameradjective
UK
/ˈskriːmə/
US
/ˈskrimər/
Used attributively, chiefly in journalism, to describe sensational, attention-grabbing headlines.
chocPresse; pour un titre sensationnaliste ou accrocheur.
The tabloid ran a screamer headline accusing the minister of corruption.
Le tabloïd a publié un titre choc accusant le ministre de corruption.

Definitions

screamernoun
A person or thing that screams.
The horror movie was so terrifying that it turned even the bravest viewer into a screamer.
A sensational headline in a newspaper.
The tabloid's front page was dominated by a screamer about the celebrity scandal.
A type of bird found in South America, known for its loud calls.
The screamer's distinctive call could be heard echoing across the wetlands.
A powerful, fast-moving shot or ball in sports, especially soccer, hockey, or cricket.
The striker unleashed a screamer from 30 yards that rocketed into the top corner.
screameradjective
Sensational or attention-grabbing, especially describing a newspaper headline printed in very large bold type.
The tabloid ran a screamer headline accusing the minister of corruption.