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Meaning of cell yell | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The act of speaking loudly or yelling into a cell phone or mobile.

slang, uncountable

Examples

Many people raise their voices when using their cell phones because the small devices offer little aural feedback. “Cell yellresults, much to the annoyance of anyone nearby.”
And I'll have a headache in a few minutes because Mickey, who has a big mouth to begin with, always breaks out in a bad case of cell yell when he's on a phone.”
“To be heard and understood when using a cell phone, please speak clearly and slowly, and no “cell yell.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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