A loud cry, roar, or other vocal outburst made by a person or animal; noise or din made by the shouting, roaring, etc., of a person or animal. Also: a rebuking or reproachful way of speaking; a scolding tongue.

Of a thing: to make a noise; to resound. Of a person or animal: to shout, roar, bellow; (later also) to scold or be abusive to someone in a loud voice; to boast or brag loudly.