holler

¹

[hol-er]

verb (used without object)

1. to cry aloud; shout; yell.

   Quit hollering into the phone.

verb (used with object)

1. to shout or yell (something).

   He hollered insults back into the saloon.

noun

1. a loud cry used to express pain or surprise, to attract attention, to call for help, etc.

holler

²

[hol-er]

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. a hollow.

holler

/ ˈhɒlə /

verb

1. to shout or yell (something)

noun

1. a shout; call

Word History and Origins

Origin of holler¹

1690–1700, variant of holla ( hallo )

Origin of holler²

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Word History and Origins

Origin of holler¹

variant of C16 hollow, from holla, from French holà stop! (literally: ho there!)

Example Sentences

Although Rangers supporters have been hollering for change at the top of the club pretty much all season, the move on Monday will have come as a shock.

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The Incorrigibles whooped and hollered as if they had never had so much fun in their lives.

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Where were the Democrats now hollering about affordability during the four years when President Biden was spending, regulating and otherwise expanding government in ways that priced the American dream out of reach for millions?

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“Are you in distress?” he hollered threw a megaphone.

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“Come back here so I can scold you!” hollered Mr. Beaver as he swam after the otters.

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Related Words

• bawl 
• cheer 
• complain 
• cry 
• hoot 
• howl 
• roar 
• scream 
• screech 
• shriek 
• squawk 
• squeal 
• wail 
• whoop 
• yap 

When To Use

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.