holla

[ hol-uh ]

interjection

1. (used as an informal greeting.)
2. (an informal exclamation of enthusiasm, joy, etc.)
3. (used especially during a hunt) hallo ( def 1 ).
4. Obsolete. cease! halt!

Word History and Origins

Origin of holla¹

First recorded in 1500–50; from Middle French hola, equivalent to ho “ahoy” + la “here”

Example Sentences

“DuHart, let me holla at you real quick,” Tucker says while heading into his office.

From Washington Post

“We started as a blog encouraging all women to ‘holla back’ at street harassers by taking cellphone pictures and posting them online,” says co-founder Emily May.

From The Guardian

They each had one or two common interests — and a “nope,” whether it was something in the tone, a whiff of superficiality, or using their profiles to make “hollas” and shout-outs.

From Washington Post

“I’m ready and willing for the discourse, so who wants to step up to the table first? In the meantime, I’ll just leave this right here. Tell the Jimmys to holla at me!”

From Fox News

They know not to holla at me the same way they do to the others girls around the way.

From Literature