Tallyho: meaning, definitions and examples

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tallyho

 

[ หŒtรฆliหˆhoสŠ ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

enthusiastic cry

Tallyho is an exclamation often used by hunters or those involved in fox hunting to indicate that a fox has been sighted. It serves as a rallying cry for the hunt, energizing the participants and signaling the start of the chase. The term has also come to represent a spirited or adventurous call in various contexts.

Synonyms

hooray, huzzah, yahoo.

Examples of usage

  • Tallyho! The fox has just emerged from the brush!
  • As we spotted the deer in the distance, one of the hunters shouted, 'Tallyho!'
  • She cried 'Tallyho!' as the horses kicked into action.

Translations

Translations of the word "tallyho" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเคฒเฅ€เคนเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะปั–ั…ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒชใƒ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒค๋ฆฌํ˜ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงู„ูŠู‡ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅก”ๅˆฉ้œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะปะธั…ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒฐแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tallyho

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tallyho

Etymology

The term 'tallyho' originated in England in the 18th century and is believed to be derived from the hunting world. It is thought to be a corruption of the earlier phrase 'tally-ho, away!' which was used to signal the departure of a fox during a hunt. The word 'tally' is believed to have roots in the Old French word 'tallier', meaning 'to tally' or 'to count', which reflects the hunting practice of keeping track of the foxes. Over time, 'tallyho' became widely adopted beyond hunting circles, embodying a sense of excitement and adventure. It has since been popularized in various forms of literature and media, often conveying a spirited enthusiasm.