Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 yelling /yĕl'-ĭng/ · yell·ing · IPA /jˈɛlɪŋ/ 01 n. The uttering of one or more loud inarticulate cries, as of pain or excitement. 1. The uttering of one or more loud inarticulate cries, as of pain or excitement. Syn. shouting.