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Caller Definition & Meaning

caller
adjective
  1. providing coolness; "a cooling breeze"; "`caller' is a Scottish term as in `a caller breeze'"
  2. fresh; "caller fish"
noun
  1. a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company"
  2. an investor who buys a call option
  3. the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands
  4. a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance; "you need a fiddler and a caller for country dancing"
  5. someone who proclaims or summons in a loud voice; "the callers were mothers summoning their children home for dinner"
  6. the person who convenes a meeting; "who is the caller of this meeting?"
  7. the person initiating a telephone call; "there were so many callers that he finally disconnected the telephone"

"Caller" in song lyrics

See how caller is used in real songs:

  • "Cause I'm a big time baller, shot caller"
    504 Boyz f/ Slay Sean, Young Blaze — Yeah Yeah
  • "Is out of control, brick hauler shot caller"
    Big Pokey f/ Big Steve — Range Rover
  • "Heavy shot caller"
    Big Steve aka Granpappy Mafioso — Testimony

Usage tips for "caller"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "caller" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for caller to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does caller mean?
providing coolness; "a cooling breeze"; "`caller' is a Scottish term as in `a caller breeze'" fresh; "caller fish" a social or business visitor; "the room was a mess because he hadn't expected company" an investor who buys a call option the bettor in a card game who matches the bet and calls for a show of hands a person who announces the changes of steps during a dance; "you need a fiddler and a caller for country dancing" someone who proclaims or summons in a loud voice
What part of speech is caller?
Caller is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does caller have?
Caller has 9 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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