hollo

Other forms: holloing; holloed; hollos

Definitions of hollo

1. verb

   cry hollo
   type of:

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

   utter a sudden loud cry
2. verb

   utter a sudden loud cry
   synonyms: call, cry, holler, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell

   call

   utter in a loud voice or announce

   call out, cry, cry out, exclaim, outcry, shout

   utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

   types:

   hurrah

   shout `hurrah!'

   halloo

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

   whoop

   shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

   pipe, pipe up, shriek, shrill

   utter a shrill cry

   howl, roar, ululate, wail, yaup, yawl

   emit long loud cries

   screak, screech, skreak, skreigh, squawk

   utter a harsh abrupt scream

   caterwaul, yowl

   utter shrieks, as of cats

   squall, waul, wawl

   make high-pitched, whiney noises

   type of:

   emit, let loose, let out, utter

   express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
3. verb

   encourage somebody by crying hollo
   type of:

   encourage

   inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to
4. noun

   a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
   synonyms: bellow, bellowing, holla, holler, hollering, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl

   type of:

   call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

   a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition