hooley

/ ˈhuːlɪ /

noun

1. a lively party

Word History and Origins

Origin of hooley¹

C19: perhaps from Hindi holi , a festival in honour of Krishna

Example Sentences

In response to the lawsuit, Frerichs has urged Exxon Mobil shareholders to vote against the reelection to the board of Chairman and Chief Executive Darren W. Woods and lead independent director Joseph L. Hooley at the annual meeting.

From Los Angeles Times

The proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co., which helps institutional investors decide how to vote on shareholder proposals and board elections, has counseled a vote against Hooley, citing Exxon Mobil’s “unusual and aggressive tactics” in fighting activist investors.

From Los Angeles Times

The selection was curated by AP staff photographer Erin Hooley.

From Seattle Times

In Good Vibrations, Dormer played Terri Hooley - Northern Ireland's 'godfather of punk' and the man who helped The Undertones record their debut EP.

From BBC

Associated Press writer Claire Savage and photographer Erin Hooley contributed to the story from Chicago.

From Washington Times