holler

¹ American  

[hol-er] / ˈhɒl ər /

verb (used without object)

1. to cry aloud; shout; yell.

   Quit hollering into the phone.

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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 American  

[hol-er] / ˈhɒl ər /

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S.

1. a hollow.

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holler British  

/ ˈhɒlə /

verb

1. to shout or yell (something)

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noun

1. a shout; call

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 holler¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

Most in attendance were elderly women, whom Davis affectionately calls “holler grannies,” using the term for the narrow, sheltered valleys where extended families often live here.

From The Wall Street Journal

Or perhaps whatever producer was hollering into her earpiece wouldn’t be denied.

From Los Angeles Times

At the dojo on a recent Tuesday, Blanck hooped and hollered as Eden climbed a rope to the ceiling.

From Los Angeles Times

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.

From BBC

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

From Literature

Related Words

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