tally-ho
1
9.9
- interjection
- /ˈtæliˌhoʊ/
- Informal
:
¡tally-ho!
- - Tally-ho!
Examples
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"Tally-ho!" he shouted as they set off on their adventure.
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Well, tally-ho, then.
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"Tally-ho!" the hunting party cried as they began the chase.
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"Let's go, tally-ho!" she exclaimed, jumping into the car.
Synonyms
359
9.9
A shout people make to show excitement or surprise
76
4.6
A short laugh showing surprise or small victory
43
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
5
7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
5
2.6
A shout people make when they are happy or excited
5
9.9
A shout that shows joy or encourages others
3
7.9
A short shout people say to show joy or approval
3
9.9
A loud old-fashioned word people shout to show joy or approval
2
8.7
A long sound people make when they feel pleasure
1
8.2
A loud shout people make to show excitement
1
8.4
A short laugh that shows surprise or amusement
A loud shout to show joy or excitement
A loud shout of joy people make together at events like games
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember tally-ho is to imagine hunters shouting it to start a chase, a loud call that made people hurry and feel excited. That's why today tally-ho is used as a loud shout of excitement or to signal the start of an activity.