Holler: meaning, definitions and examples
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holler
[ ˈhɑːlər ]
informal
To shout or call out loudly. Can also mean to complain or protest loudly.
Synonyms
call out, protest, shout, yell
Examples of usage
- He hollered for help when he saw the fire.
- Don't holler at me, I'm right here.
- She hollered at the manager about the poor service.
- We could hear him hollering from across the street.
Translations
Translations of the word "holler" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gritar
🇮🇳 चिल्लाना
🇩🇪 rufen
🇮🇩 berteriak
🇺🇦 кричати
🇵🇱 krzyczeć
🇯🇵 叫ぶ (sakebu)
🇫🇷 crier
🇪🇸 gritar
🇹🇷 bağırmak
🇰🇷 소리치다 (sorichida)
🇸🇦 يصرخ (yasrikh)
🇨🇿 křičet
🇸🇰 kričať
🇨🇳 喊叫 (hǎnjiào)
🇸🇮 kričati
🇮🇸 æpa
🇰🇿 айқайлау
🇬🇪 ყვირილი (qvirili)
🇦🇿 qışqırmaq
🇲🇽 gritar
Word origin
The word 'holler' originated from Middle English 'holh', meaning hollow or hole. It has evolved over time to refer to a loud cry or shout, especially in informal or dialectical usage. In American English, 'holler' is commonly used in Southern dialects to mean a small valley or a remote area. The term has a long history in English language, dating back to the medieval period.