loud holler

1 4.1

A very loud shout to show strong feeling or get attention

noun
/laʊd ˈhɑːlər/

: grito fuerte

The coach let out a loud holler from the sidelines when they scored the goal.

Examples

His loud holler echoed across the valley, startling the birds.
He let out a loud holler of joy.
A sudden loud holler woke everyone in the quiet camp.
Did you hear that loud holler from the crowd?
When the parade started, the crowd let out a loud holler to show their excitement.
She gave a loud holler to grab everyone's attention before making the announcement.
The football player let out a loud holler after scoring the winning goal.

Synonyms

shout

vsloud holler

162 1.0

A loud cry to get attention or show strong feeling

is very loud yet often sounds rougher or more animal like

cry

vsloud holler

142 1.0

A loud call that an animal or person makes

is similarly loud but often used specifically to call attention

yell

vsloud holler

75 1.0

A loud, sudden shout made when you feel strong pain, anger or excitement

is loud too but can be more about calling out than sharp emotion

howling

vsloud holler

47 4.1

A long loud cry that shows strong feeling

is equally loud but tends to be shorter, not a long drawn sound

whoop

vsloud holler

Informal

46 4.9

A loud high shout to show excitement or joy

is also loud but more neutral in emotion and often for calling attention

howl

vsloud holler

43 1.7

A long loud cry or laugh that shows strong feeling

is loud too but generally shorter and more for calling out

holler

vsloud holler

Informal

35 7.5

A very loud shout or cry that shows strong feeling

is equally loud but less focused on animal like sound

whooping

vsloud holler

20 3.7

A loud shout that shows joy or approval

is loud as well but can be used simply to call attention

exclamation

vsloud holler

12 3.4

A loud cry that shows sudden strong feeling like surprise or pain

is similar but may be longer or used to call attention

huzzah

vsloud holler

Archaic

8 9.9

A loud shout of joy or approval at a celebration

is loud but not limited to celebration and can call attention

hoorah

vsloud holler

Informal

4 7.8

A loud shout that shows joy or approval

is loud yet often solitary and used to call attention or show feeling

bellowing

vsloud holler

4 5.9

A very loud deep shout like an animal's roar

is loud too but usually higher pitched and less deep

hollo

vsloud holler

Archaic

1 9.9

A very loud cry like an animal's call made by a person

is a loud cry that may express strong feeling rather than only attract attention

halloo

vsloud holler

Archaic

1 9.9

A loud shout to call dogs in a hunt or get someone's attention

also attracts attention but is used more generally for strong feeling

hollering

vsloud holler

Informal

5.9

A very loud shout that sounds like an animal call

refers to a single very loud cry rather than repeated calls

holloa

vsloud holler

Archaic

9.9

A loud shout to get attention from far away

can express strong emotion as well as serve to call attention

howler

vsloud holler

4.4

A loud strong cry that someone or an animal makes

refers to the cry itself used to call attention or show feeling

whoot

vsloud holler

Informal

9.9

A loud cry of joy from a person or group

is loud too but less tied to joyful celebration and more to calling

Antonyms

murmur

36 4.1

A low, quiet sound made by people speaking softly or by small movements

How Loud

scream

596 1.0

bellow

20 4.6

loud holler

1 4.1

yell

75 1.0

shout

162 1.0

murmur

36 4.1

whisper

110 1.0

Surface Forms

loud holler singular

loud hollers plural

Morphology

loud + holler

The phrase's meaning is directly and compositionally derived from its parts: 'holler' denotes a loud cry and 'loud' merely intensifies that meaning. This straightforward adjective+noun combination follows common cross-linguistic patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.

Etymology

The noun loud holler comes from a simple image: someone giving a very strong shout — a holler — in a wide open place or valley so the loud sound carries and echoes. So a loud holler means a very loud shout used to show 'strong emotion' or 'call attention'.