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holler

1 American  
[hol-er] / ˈhɒl ər /

verb (used without object)

  1. to cry aloud; shout; yell.

    Quit hollering into the phone.

verb (used with object)

  1. to shout or yell (something).

    He hollered insults back into the saloon.

noun

  1. a loud cry used to express pain or surprise, to attract attention, to call for help, etc.

holler 2 American  
[hol-er] / ˈhɒl ər /

noun

South Midland and Southern U.S.

  1. a hollow.

holler British  
/ ˈhɒlə /

verb

  1. to shout or yell (something)

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noun

  1. a shout; call

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Usage

What else does holler mean? To holler is "to shout," extended to "say hello" or "hit on" in Black English.In Appalachian English, a holler refers to a "hollow," or mountain valley.

Etymology

Origin of holler1

1690–1700, variant of holla ( hallo )

Origin of holler2

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

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