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

They heard the loud hallo of John now, a little way above them; and presently Leo came slipping down toward them, smiling broadly.

From The Young Alaskans in the Rockies by Hough, Emerson

"Hallo, hallo, hallo, my distracted daughter—no 'crying out,' if you please!"

From The Outcry by James, Henry

Don't hallo till we're out of the wood, as the Chief would say.

From Swift and Sure by Strang, Herbert