holler
1 Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
noun
verb
noun
Usage
What else does holler mean? To holler is "to shout," extended to "say hello" or "hit on" in Black English.In Appalachian English, a holler refers to a "hollow," or mountain valley.
Etymology
Origin of holler1
1690–1700, variant of holla ( hallo )
Origin of holler2
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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In my head, it felt like Jackson and the other characters were there the whole time hollering, “Hurry up and get us out there!”
From Los Angeles Times
“You dirty rat, Russell,” he hollered, spitting like a cat.
From Literature
It was something she never would have done on her own, but I had pushed and griped and hollered too much and she thought it time to give me a lesson.
From Literature
“I’m going to watch,” he hollered that day, “just like all of you.”
From Los Angeles Times
“We’re hopping and hollering in our living rooms,” Michael said, “but it’s nothing like being in person.”
From Los Angeles Times
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