Shoutout
Meaning: A public expression of recognition, gratitude, or promotion for someone.
A shoutout is a deliberate, public acknowledgment. On social media, it's tagging or mentioning someone to give them visibility. In person, it's calling attention to someone's contribution in front of others. 'Shoutout to' has become a standard way to express gratitude in American English.
Examples
- Shoutout to my mom for always believing in me. 感谢我妈妈一直以来对我的信任!Mención especial a mi madre por creer siempre en mí.いつも信じてくれたお母さんに感謝を!항상 날 믿어준 엄마에게 감사를!
- Can I get a shoutout for the volunteers who made this happen? 能为让这一切成为可能的志愿者们致个敬吗?¿Podemos dar un reconocimiento a los voluntarios que hicieron esto posible?これを実現してくれたボランティアのみんなを称えてもらえますか?이것을 가능하게 해준 자원봉사자분들을 향해 한마디 해줄 수 있나요?
- Big shoutout to the barista who remembered my order. 特别感谢那位记住了我点单的咖啡师!Una mención especial al barista que se acordó de mi pedido.私の注文を覚えていてくれたバリスタに大きな感謝を!제 주문을 기억해준 바리스타에게 큰 감사를!
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: social media, speeches, gratitude, promotion
Tone: grateful, public
✓ Do Say
- Shoutout to the whole team.向整个团队致敬。Mención especial para todo el equipo.チーム全員にシャウトアウト。팀 전체에게 감사를.
- Giving a shoutout to my favorite restaurant.向我最爱的餐厅致敬。Una mención para mi restaurante favorito.お気に入りのレストランにシャウトアウトを送る。내가 좋아하는 레스토랑에 감사를 보내요.
✗ Don't Say
- In very formal contexts, use 'I'd like to acknowledge' instead — 'shoutout' is warm but casual在非常正式的场合,用'我想感谢'代替——'shoutout'亲切但比较随意En contextos muy formales, usa 'Me gustaría reconocer' en su lugar — 'shoutout' es cálido pero informal非常にフォーマルな場では「I'd like to acknowledge(ここで〜を称えたい)」を使う方がよい——「shoutout」は温かいがカジュアル매우 격식 있는 자리에서는 '감사의 말씀을 드리고 싶습니다'가 적절함 — 'shoutout'은 따뜻하지만 캐주얼하다
Origin & History
From radio and hip-hop culture of the 1980s-90s, where DJs and rappers would give 'shoutouts' to friends, neighborhoods, and supporters during broadcasts and performances. It became standard social media vocabulary in the 2000s.
Cultural Context
Era: 1980s onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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