yeller vs crier
crier vs yelleryeller and crier both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yeller | Yes | No | No | No |
| crier | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
crier is a hyponym of
yeller; that is, crier is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
yeller:
- yeller: someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice
- crier: a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells
| yeller (noun) | crier (noun) |
|---|---|
| someone who communicates vocally in a very loud voice | (formerly) an official who made public announcements |
| a person who weeps | |
| a peddler who shouts to advertise the goods he sells |
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