Hollering: meaning, definitions and examples
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hollering
[ หhษl.ษr.ษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น gritando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schreien
๐ฎ๐ฉ berteriak
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะธะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ krzyczenie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅซใถ
๐ซ๐ท crier
๐ช๐ธ gritar
๐น๐ท baฤฤฑrmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฆฌ์น๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุตุฑุงุฎ
๐จ๐ฟ kลiฤenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ hรบkanie
๐จ๐ณ ๅคงๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kriฤati
๐ฎ๐ธ รณpa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนาะฐะนะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hayqฤฑrma
๐ฒ๐ฝ gritar
Etymology
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.