M.I.A.

Me, it was always about being able to bounce around to where I wanna be. Like, with 'Arular,' people always say it's so political, but I think 50 per cent of the album is not very political at all. It's just really a shouty, shouty girl thing.

British Musician

Karen Joy Fowler

I do read all my work aloud as I'm working - this has made it a little hard to adjust to my husband's retirement. I can shout the shouty parts if I'm alone in the house, but of course, I feel a fool if someone is there to hear me.

American Author

Michael Sheen

I have a terrible temper. I have absolutely no problem with getting shouty or a bit physical. It's not something I'm pleased about and it doesn't happen very often, but it's very much there.

Welsh Actor

Alexei Sayle

People used to think I was just a shouty comic but I was doing stuff about Sartre.

British Comedian

Use 'shouty' to describe very loud environments or sounds that stand out.

Noticeable Volume

'Shouty' can imply someone is being loud to grab attention.

Attention Seeking

Describing a voice as 'shouty' may suggest disapproval of its loudness.

Negative Connotation

Use 'shouty' when someone is not just loud but also insistent in their views.

Strong Opinions

'Shouty' implies expressing oneself in a forceful, confident manner.

Assertive Expression

Being 'shouty' doesn't always mean the person is angry; they may just be fervent.

Not Always Angry

'Shouty' often describes someone who uses loudness to control or intimidate.

Authoritarian Tone

Using a 'shouty' tone can be seen as rude or inappropriate in many settings.

Tone Avoidance

Awareness of when loudness is culturally acceptable prevents 'shouty' missteps.