hollo
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hollo
(ˈhɒləʊ) ,holla
orholloa
n, pl -los, -las or -loas (-ˈləʊz)
a cry for attention, or of encouragement
interj
a cry for attention, or of encouragement
vb
(intr) to shout
[C16: from French holà ho there!]
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hal•lo
or hol•lo
(həˈloʊ)interj., n., pl. -los or -loas, interj.
1. (used to call or answer someone, or to incite dogs in hunting.)
n. 2. the cry “hallo!”
3. a shout of exultation.
v.i. 4. to call with a loud voice; shout.
v.t. 5. to incite or chase (something) with shouts and cries of “hallo!”
6. to cry “hallo” to (someone).
7. to shout (something).
[1560–70; variant of hollo, itself variant of earlier holla < Middle French hola=ho ahoy + la there]
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hollo
Past participle: holloed
Gerund: holloing
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Noun | 1. | hollo - a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal); "his bellow filled the hallway" |
Verb | 1. | hollo - encourage somebody by crying hollo encourage - inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to |
2. | hollo - cry hollo | |
3. | hollo - utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me" call - utter in a loud voice or announce; "He called my name"; "The auctioneer called the bids" cry out, exclaim, call out, outcry, shout, cry - utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; "`I won!' he exclaimed"; "`Help!' she cried"; "`I'm here,' the mother shouted when she saw her child looking lost" hollo - cry hollo hurrah - shout `hurrah!' halloo - shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention whoop - shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm; "The children whooped when they were led to the picnic table" let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand" |
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