shoutouts
Vocal public recognition
Shoutouts are public acknowledgments or mentions, typically expressing gratitude or recognition: Thanks for the shoutouts on social media.
Common in broadcasts, podcasts, and online content, a shoutout directs attention to someone or something: I want to give a shoutout to everyone who helped make this happen.
The word reflects internet-era culture where recognition is currency.
Brief verbal acknowledgment
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- thanksExpression of appreciation
- appreciationRecognition of worth
- gratitudeThankfulness for kindness received
nod · recognition · tribute · salute · kudos · props · respect · callout
Expressions of admiration
- kudosPraise and honor
- propsTheater accessories or praise
- applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
congratulations · accolades · commendation · ovation · plaudits · hype · love · adulation
Support spurring continued effort
- solidarityUnity among allies
- backingAid or sponsorship
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- advocacyPleading for a cause
allyship · uplifting · motivation · boost · morale · rallying · promotion · championing
mention
Brief verbal acknowledgment
- creditRecognition or payment deferral
- thanksExpression of appreciation
- appreciationRecognition of worth
gratitude · nod · recognition · tribute · salute · kudos · props · respect · callout · namecheck
compliments
Expressions of admiration
cheers · congratulations · accolades · commendation · ovation · plaudits · hype · love · adulation · flattery
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
- solidarityUnity among allies
- backingAid or sponsorship
- endorsementFormal expression of support
advocacy · allyship · uplifting · motivation · boost · morale · rallying · promotion · championing · amplification
- social mediaposts, post, influencer status, followers, tweet
- publicitypublicity, PR, press conference, publicist, press release
- recognitionawards, award, honors, trophy, accolades
- MC skillsintroducing, announcing, hosting, hyping, stage presence
- referencesreference, references, dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
shoutoutscallouts
Highlighted text elements
public shaming · denunciations · condemnations · takedowns · dragging
shoutoutssnubs
Intentional social rejections
ignoring · omissions · cold shoulder · overlooking · silence