Hollo — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun interjection /ˈhä-(ˌ)lō/ hol·lo

Meaning & Definition of Hollo

Hollo (verb)

  1. to cry hollo, holler
  2. to call or cry hollo to
  3. to utter loudly, holler

Hollo (noun)

  1. an exclamation or call of hollo

Hollo (interjection)

  1. —used to attract attention (as when a fox is spied during a fox hunt)
  2. —used as a call of encouragement or jubilation

Hollo (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

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

    "far into the night searchers could be heard holloing for the lost child"

    similar: bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry, holler, 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 Hollo

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hollo:

bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry, holler, roar, shout, sound off, thunder, vociferate, yell

Related Words for Hollo

crow, whoop, scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squeak, squeal, caterwaul, howl, ululate, wail, yawp, yowl, hail, speak out, speak up

Near Antonyms of Hollo

breathe, mumble, murmur, mutter, whisper

Word Forms of Hollo

Inflections: holloed, hallooed, holloing, hallooing, hollos, halloos, hallos

Origin & Etymology of Hollo

origin unknown

First known use: 14th centuryi

Frequently Asked Questions about Hollo

What does "Hollo" mean?

"Hollo" means to cry hollo, holler. As an a verb, a noun and an interjection, it is defined as: to cry hollo, holler.

What is another word for "Hollo"?

Other words for "Hollo" include bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry, holler, roar and shout. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hollo" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hollo"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hollo". Common alternatives include bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry, holler, roar, shout, sound off and thunder.

How do you use "Hollo" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hollo" in a sentence: "far into the night searchers could be heard holloing for the lost child".

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

"Hollo" can be used as a verb, a noun and an interjection, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hollo"?

"Hollo" is pronounced /ˈhä-(ˌ)lō/ and divided into syllables as hol·lo.

What is the origin of the word "Hollo"?

"Hollo" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 14th centuryi.

What is another word for "Hollo" meaning "to speak so as to be heard at a distance"?

When "Hollo" (verb) means to speak so as to be heard at a distance, synonyms include bawl, bay, bellow, call, cry and holler.