Hollering: meaning, definitions and examples

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hollering

 

[ หˆhษ’l.ษ™r.ษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loud shouting

Hollering refers to the act of shouting or yelling in a loud manner, often used to attract attention or express strong emotion. It can be associated with excitement, anger, or the need to communicate over a distance.

Synonyms

howling, screaming, shouting, yelling

Examples of usage

  • He was hollering for help from across the street.
  • The crowd started hollering when the concert began.
  • She was hollering with joy after receiving her acceptance letter.
  • In the distance, I could hear someone hollering for their lost dog.

Translations

Translations of the word "hollering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gritando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schreien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berteriak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzyczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅซใถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gritar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸฤฑrmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œ๋ฆฌ์น˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุตุฑุงุฎ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kล™iฤenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรบkanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงๅ–Š

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kriฤati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณpa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนา“ะฐะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hayqฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gritar

Word origin

The word 'hollering' is a progressive form of the verb 'holler', which has origins in the early 19th century American English. It's believed to be derived from the Scottish phrase 'hollo', which was used as a call or shout to attract attention. The sound of the word itself mimics the action it describes, making it a fitting representation of loud, boisterous shouting. Over time, 'holler' became associated with rural communities, particularly in the United States, where it was commonly used in informal and colloquial speech. The term reflects a cultural aspect of communication, especially in gatherings or situations where loud vocalization is necessary.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,316, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.