hollo

Other forms: holloing; holloed; hollos

Definitions of hollo
  1. verb
    cry hollo
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    call, cry, holler, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
    utter a sudden loud cry
  2. verb
    utter a sudden loud cry
    synonyms: call, cry, holler, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
    call
    utter in a loud voice or announce
    call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout
    utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
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    hurrah
    shout `hurrah!'
    halloo
    shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
    whoop
    shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
    pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill
    utter a shrill cry
    howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl
    emit long loud cries
    screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk
    utter a harsh abrupt scream
    caterwaul, yowl
    utter shrieks, as of cats
    squall, waul, wawl
    make high-pitched, whiney noises
    type of:
    emit, let loose, let out, utter
    express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
  3. verb
    encourage somebody by crying hollo
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    encourage
    inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
  4. noun
    a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
    synonyms: bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl
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    call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
    a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
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