hallo

American  

[huh-loh] / həˈloʊ /

Also halloa or hullo

interjection

1. (used to call or answer someone, or to incite dogs in hunting.)

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noun

plural

hallos

1. the cry “hallo!”

2. a shout of exultation.

verb (used without object)

halloed, halloing

1. to call with a loud voice; shout; cry, as after hunting dogs.

verb (used with object)

halloed, halloing

1. to incite or chase (something) with shouts and cries of “hallo!”

2. to cry “hallo” to (someone).

3. to shout (something).

hallo British  

/ həˈləʊ /

1. a variant spelling of hello

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1. a variant spelling of halloo

Etymology

Origin of hallo

First recorded in 1560–70; variant of hollo, itself variant of earlier holla, from Middle French hola, equivalent to ho “ahoy” + la “there”

Example Sentences

A spin painting that Hirst made with Bowie – Beautiful, hallo, space-boy painting – is estimated at £250,000-£350,000.

From The Guardian • Nov. 1, 2016

In their Manga suits, their moon boots, they tossed their teased doll’s hair and called, Hallo- hallo.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

"We won't hallo until we are out of the wood," replied the Chief.

From Swift and Sure by Strang, Herbert

A general view hallo was raised; I should say at least a hundred and fifty men streamed out and joined in the pursuit.

From Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer by Scully, W. C. (William Charles)

I soon lost all patience, and began to hallo and shout in the hope of provoking attention.

From The Monctons A Novel: Volume 2 (of 2) by Moodie, Susanna