How do you use "Screamer" in a sentence?

What a screamer from Gerrard! 30-yard screamer into the top corner. Scored a screamer to win it.

Screamer

Q: What does "Screamer" mean?

Powerful, spectacular long-range goal. A 'screamer' is a powerful shot, usually from distance, that flies into the goal—the ball 'screams' through the air. Often top-corner placement with incredible power.

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Meaning: Powerful, spectacular long-range goal.

强力壮观的远射进球。

Gol potente y espectacular de larga distancia.

強烈で壮観なロングシュートのゴール。

강력하고 화려한 장거리 골.

A 'screamer' is a powerful shot, usually from distance, that flies into the goal—the ball 'screams' through the air. Often top-corner placement with incredible power.

「screamer」是一记强力射门，通常是远射——球「尖叫着」飞入球门。往往以惊人的力量直奔死角。

Un «screamer» es un disparo potente, normalmente desde lejos, que vuela hacia la portería: el balón «grita» por el aire. Suele ir a la escuadra con una potencia increíble.

「screamer」は強烈なシュート、通常は遠距離からゴールに突き刺さるもの——ボールが空中を「叫ぶように」飛んでいく。信じられないパワーで上隅に突き刺さることが多い。

'스크리머(screamer)'는 주로 먼 거리에서 날아가는 강력한 슛으로, 볼이 공중에서 '비명을 지르듯' 날아간다. 대부분 엄청난 파워와 함께 상단 코너에 꽂힌다.

Examples

What a screamer from Gerrard!
杰拉德好一记世界波！
¡Qué cañonazo de Gerrard!
「ジェラードのなんというスーパーシュート！」
제라드의 대단한 슈퍼슛!
30-yard screamer into the top corner.
30码外的远射直挂死角
Cañonazo desde 30 metros a la escuadra
「30ヤードからのスーパーシュートが上隅に」
30야드 슈퍼슛이 상단 코너에 꽂혔다.
Scored a screamer to win it.
一记远射世界波锁定胜局
Marcó un cañonazo para ganar el partido
「スーパーシュートで勝ちを決めた」
슈퍼슛으로 승리를 결정지었다.

Pronunciation

/ˈskriːmə/

Usage Guide

Context: spectacular goal, long range, power

Tone: excited, admiring

✓ Do Say

Screamer
远射世界波
cañonazo
スーパーシュート
스크리머
What a screamer
好一记世界波
vaya cañonazo
なんというスーパーシュート
대단한 스크리머
Absolute screamer
绝对的世界波
cañonazo absoluto
完璧なスーパーシュート
완벽한 스크리머

Common Mistakes

Reserved for truly powerful/spectacular shots

Origin & History

From the 'screaming' sound of a powerful shot through the air, or the reaction it provokes from crowds. Classic British football term for spectacular strikes.

Etymology: From screaming sound or crowd reaction

First recorded: British football slang, 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Steven Gerrard goals; Goal compilations

Regional notes: British/Australian football slang.

Variations

ScreamerAbsolute screamer