halloo

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a shout to attract attention
  2. verb urge on with shouts
  3. verb shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention

Etymology

From Middle English hallow (“pursue, urge on”), from Old French haloer, which is imitative.

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