halloo

/həˈlu/

Other forms: hallooing; hallooed; halloos

Definitions of halloo

1. noun

   a shout to attract attention
   “he gave a great halloo but no one heard him”

   type of:

   call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

   a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
2. verb

   shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
   type of:

   call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell

   utter a sudden loud cry
3. verb

   urge on with shouts
   “halloo the dogs in a hunt”

   type of:

   egg on, incite, prod

   urge on; cause to act