Holler — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈhä-lər/ hol·ler

Meaning & Definition of Holler

Holler (verb)

  1. to cry out (as to attract attention or in pain), shout
  2. gripe, complain
  3. to call out (a word or phrase)

Holler (noun)

  1. shout, cry
  2. complaint
  3. an African American work song freely improvised usually in terms of the particular occupation of the moment and often without words

Holler (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a loud vocal expression of strong emotion

    "heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it"

    similar: cry, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, yowl
    related: ejaculation, interjection, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp, bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar, caterwaul, plaint, wail
    near: mumble, murmur, mutter, gasp, whimper, whisper

  2. an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment

    "there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody"

    similar: beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer
    related: challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle (chiefly British), objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink
    near: commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction

Holler (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely

    "another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage"

    similar: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, fuss, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder (chiefly British), moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge (British), yammer, yawp, yowl, kick up a fuss
    related: object (to), protest, quarrel (with), cavil, quibble, fret, stew, worry, blubber, cry, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament
    opposite: crow, delight, rejoice
    near: accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend

  2. to speak so as to be heard at a distance

    "there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room"

    similar: bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry, hollo, roar, shout, sound off, thunder, vociferate, yell
    related: crow, whoop, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squeak, squeal, caterwaul, howl, ululate, wail, yawp, yowl, hail, speak out, speak up
    near: breathe, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Holler

The most common words with a similar meaning to Holler:

British: whinge
Chiefly British: maunder
cry, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, yowl, beef, bitch, bleat, carp, complaint, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, bellyache, caterwaul, complain, crab, croak, grizzle, growl, grump, inveigh, keen, kick

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Holler

Words with the opposite meaning of Holler:

crow, delight, rejoice

Related Words for Holler

ejaculation, interjection, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, yelp, clamor, outcry, challenge, demur, expostulation, niggle, objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink, object (to), quarrel (with), cavil, fret, stew, worry, blubber, sob, bemoan, bewail, deplore

Near Antonyms of Holler

mumble, murmur, mutter, gasp, whimper, whisper, commendation, compliment, plaudit, acclaim, applause, praise, approval, endorsement, sanction, accept, bear, countenance, endure, take, tolerate, applaud, cheer, commend, breathe

Word Forms of Holler

Inflections: hollered, hollering

Origin & Etymology of Holler

alteration of hollo

First known use: 1592i

Frequently Asked Questions about Holler

What does "Holler" mean?

"Holler" means to cry out (as to attract attention or in pain), shout. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cry out (as to attract attention or in pain), shout. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Holler"?

Other words for "Holler" include cry, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, yowl and beef. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Holler" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Holler"?

There are 93 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Holler". Common alternatives include cry, hoot, howl, shout, whoop, yell, yowl, beef, bitch and bleat.

What is the opposite of "Holler"?

Antonyms of "Holler" include crow, delight and rejoice. Near antonyms include mumble, murmur, mutter and gasp.

How do you use "Holler" in a sentence?

Examples of "Holler" in a sentence: "heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it"; "there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody"; "another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage".

Is "Holler" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Holler" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Holler"?

"Holler" is pronounced /ˈhä-lər/ and divided into syllables as hol·ler.

What is the origin of the word "Holler"?

"Holler" comes from alteration of hollo. First known use: 1592i.