halloo

[həˈluː]

halloo Definition

to shout or call out loudly.

Using halloo: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "halloo" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He hallooed for help when he saw the fire.

• Example

  The hunters hallooed to each other across the forest.

• Example

  She hallooed at her dog to come back.

halloo Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for halloo

• shout
• holler
• yell
• call out
• scream

Phrases with halloo

• halloo someone down

  to shout at someone in order to get their attention

  Example

  I had to halloo him down from across the street.

• halloo around

  to wander around aimlessly while shouting or calling out

  Example

  The children were hallooing around the park, playing a game of tag.

• halloo back

  to respond to someone's shout or call by shouting or calling back

  Example

  When I hallooed to my friend across the street, she hallooed back and waved.

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Summary: halloo in Brief

The verb 'halloo' [həˈluː] means to shout or call out loudly. It is often used to get someone's attention or to communicate over a distance. Examples include 'He hallooed for help when he saw the fire.' and 'She hallooed at her dog to come back.' 'Halloo' can also be used in phrases like 'halloo someone down,' meaning to shout at someone to get their attention.