Hullo: meaning, definitions and examples
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hullo
[ หhสloส ]
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:
๐ต๐น olรก
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 ลพivjo
๐ฎ๐ธ hallรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะปะตะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ salam
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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