holla
(used as an informal greeting.)
(an informal exclamation of enthusiasm, joy, etc.)
(used especially during a hunt) hallo (def. 1).
Obsolete. cease! halt!
Origin of holla
1- Also hol·lo [hol-oh] /ˈhɒl oʊ/ .
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How to use holla in a sentence
The ladies being now all accommodated upon the deck, sailing orders were given, when an 'holla!
Camilla | Fanny BurneyWell, it wouldn't do any good to holla about it—the only thing to do was to harden one's foolish feet.
The Magnetic North | Elizabeth Robins (C. E. Raimond)On hearing the dead man holla thus, the porters dropped their load, and ran off as if the very devil was after them.
Tales Of Humour, Gallantry and Romance | AnonymousThen Theseus shouted to him, "holla, thou valiant Pine-bender, hast thou two fir-trees left for me?"
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) | VariousThey saw Theseus and called to him, "holla, tall stranger at the door, what is your will to-day?"
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) | Various
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