holler

[ˈhɑː.lər]

holler Definition

• 1. to shout loudly
• 2. a loud shout or cry

Using holler: Examples

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

• Example

  I heard him holler for help.

• Example

  She hollered at the kids to come inside.

• Example

  He gave a holler of excitement when he saw the concert tickets.

• Example

  The holler of the crowd could be heard from miles away.

holler Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for holler

• shout
• bellow
• yell
• scream
• call out

Phrases with holler

• holler uncle

  to admit defeat or surrender

  Example

  After hours of wrestling, John finally hollered uncle.

• holler back

  to respond to someone's call or shout

  Example

  If you hear me holler, please holler back so I know you're okay.

• holler at

  to speak to or address someone in a loud or aggressive manner

  Example

  Don't holler at me like that! I didn't do anything wrong.

Origins of holler

from Middle English 'holen', meaning 'to shout'

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Summary: holler in Brief

'Holler' [ˈhɑː.lər] is a verb and noun that means to shout loudly or a loud shout or cry. It is often used to get someone's attention or express excitement or frustration. Examples include 'I heard him holler for help' and 'The holler of the crowd could be heard from miles away.' Common phrases include 'holler uncle,' meaning to admit defeat, and 'holler back,' meaning to respond to someone's call.