hollo
1
9.9
- noun
- /ˈhɑːloʊ/
- Archaic
:
grito
- They responded to the distant hollo of their fellow campers, eager to join the campfire gathering.
Examples
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I may sped hollo echo when I pierce your heart.
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The hunter let out a loud hollo to signal his friends that he had spotted a deer.
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When she saw the big waves rolling in, she couldn't help but let out a hollo of excitement.
Synonyms
162
1.0
A loud cry to get attention or show strong feeling
142
1.0
A loud deep continuous sound made by animals, crowds, or machines
75
1.0
A loud, sudden shout made when you feel strong pain, anger or excitement
47
4.1
A long loud cry that shows strong feeling
46
4.9
A loud high shout to show excitement or joy
43
1.7
A long loud cry or laugh that shows strong feeling
35
7.5
A very loud shout or cry that shows strong feeling
20
4.6
A very loud deep shout like a lion's roar
20
3.7
A loud shout that shows joy or approval
5
7.8
A loud harsh cry made by a donkey
4
7.8
A loud shout that shows joy or approval
4
5.9
A very loud deep shout like an animal's roar
3
7.2
A loud, long cry that sounds like an animal in pain
1
9.3
A loud deep sound like a dog's bark or a sudden rush of air
1
4.1
A very loud shout to show strong feeling or get attention
1
9.9
A loud shout to call dogs in a hunt or get someone's attention
A loud shout to get attention from far away
A very loud shout that sounds like an animal call
A loud strong cry that someone or an animal makes
A loud cry of joy from a person or group
How Loud
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word hollo comes from old shout words like holla and the familiar English holler, used when people made a loud 'call' across fields. So a hollo is a very loud cry or shout used to get attention or warn others.