Hullo: meaning, definitions and examples

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hullo

 

[ หˆhสŒloสŠ ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

greeting

Hullo is an informal greeting that is often used as an alternative to 'hello.' It is typically employed in casual or friendly settings. The term suggests a level of familiarity or warmth between the people communicating. Although not as common as 'hello,' it can still be heard in certain social contexts, particularly in older literature or specific regional dialects.

Synonyms

hello, hey, hi

Examples of usage

  • Hullo, how have you been?
  • He waved and said, 'hullo!'
  • When she entered the room, she called out, 'hullo, everyone!'

Translations

Translations of the word "hullo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น olรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฎเคธเฅเคคเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hallo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ halo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒั–ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czeล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใ‚“ใซใกใฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hola

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท merhaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ˆ๋…•ํ•˜์„ธ์š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุญุจุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ahoj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ahoj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝ ๅฅฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพivjo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hallรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำ™ะปะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฏแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ salam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hola

Etymology

The word 'hullo' dates back to the 19th century and is believed to be derived from the word 'hello,' which itself has uncertain origins but possibly stems from the earlier forms of greeting, such as 'holla' or 'hollo.' It gained popularity as a call to attract attention or as a greeting and was especially common in England. The use of 'hullo' suggests a casual or informal tone, reminiscent of the interactions in friendly social contexts. While 'hullo' was once widely used, it has become somewhat archaic and is often associated with older literature or specific dialects. The evolution of greetings in English reflects the shifting norms of communication, and 'hullo' stands as a fascinating example of language change over time.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,580, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.