holler
1 Americanverb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
noun
noun
verb
noun
Usage
What else does holler mean? To holler is "to shout," extended to "say hello" or "hit on" in Black English.In Appalachian English, a holler refers to a "hollow," or mountain valley.
Etymology
Origin of holler1
1690–1700, variant of holla ( hallo )
Origin of holler2
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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“We’re hopping and hollering in our living rooms,” Michael said, “but it’s nothing like being in person.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Come on, Duane!” she would holler while attempting to prod him off his mattress.
From Literature
When I finally did discover why I was so cold, I jumped straight up and hollered in a loud voice, “Hey, my britches are gone!”
From Literature
And right then and there, I stood up and hollered the name of my mountain.
From Literature
Eight men sliding 16 stones down an ice sheet to the soundtrack of clunking granite, furious sweeping and hollered commands of "hard" and "curl".
From BBC
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