hollo

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
  2. verb encourage somebody by crying hollo
  3. verb cry hollo

Etymology

See halloo, and compare holla.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl

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