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holler

1 American  
[hol-er] / ˈhɒl ər /

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 American  
[hol-er] / ˈhɒl ər /

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S.

  1. a hollow.

holler British  
/ ˈhɒlə /

verb

  1. to shout or yell (something)

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noun

  1. a shout; call

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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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So I gave those trees another chance to reply and hollered, “I said, ‘Hello,’ everybody.

From Literature

That made the board members hoot and holler to beat the band.

From Literature

It’s Nigel, hollering as he races his bicycle up to the newsstand.

From Literature

Carmen calls, and everyone joins in hooting and hollering while I shoot my first basket.

From Literature

“Okay, honey. Give me a holler if you two want to come over for a celebratory dinner. We can get takeout. On me.”

From Literature

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