Halloo: meaning, definitions and examples
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halloo
[ hษหluห ]
greeting sound
Halloo is an exclamation often used to attract attention or to greet someone, similar to 'hello'. It is somewhat archaic and may not be commonly used in modern language, but it can still be found in literature or regional expressions. It conveys a sense of excitement or eagerness in making contact with someone. In some contexts, it may also be used to express surprise or to call out to someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Halloo, is anyone there?
- I hallooed to my friend across the street.
- With a loud halloo, she entered the room.
- He gave a hearty halloo before he left.
Translations
Translations of the word "halloo" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alรด
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฎเคธเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Hallo
๐ฎ๐ฉ Halo
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ czeลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใซใกใฏ
๐ซ๐ท salut
๐ช๐ธ hola
๐น๐ท merhaba
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ํ์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุญุจุง
๐จ๐ฟ ahoj
๐ธ๐ฐ ahoj
๐จ๐ณ ไฝ ๅฅฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ zdravo
๐ฎ๐ธ hallรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะปะตะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ salam
๐ฒ๐ฝ hola
Etymology
The word 'halloo' originates from the early 17th century, and it is a variant of 'hallo', which itself has roots in the Old High German 'halรข', meaning 'to call' or 'to shout'. The transition of the term through various languages and dialects led to its popularization in English as a means of calling out or getting someone's attention. Used initially in hunting and outdoor situations to alert other hunters or participants, 'halloo' gradually also became a general greeting. Its usage has decreased over the centuries, replaced by more modern greetings like 'hello', but it can still be found in literary works or theatrical contexts. The word has often been emphasized in literature to convey enthusiasm or strong emotions during greetings or calls. Despite its diminishing use in everyday conversation, it remains a part of the English language's rich tapestry of expressions.