verb
holla
HO-luh
Holla (verb) means Informal: to shout or call out, especially as a casual greeting. Example: “She hollaed at her friend from across the street.”
verb
1
Informal: to shout or call out, especially as a casual greeting.
"She hollaed at her friend from across the street."
interjection
1
Slang: used as a casual greeting or to express enthusiasm.
""Holla! Good to see you," he shouted across the room."
How to use holla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual, energetic shout-out or greeting — informal slang.
When to use it
Very informal; mostly used in speech and casual writing, not formal contexts.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- hollas
- Past tense
- hollaed
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Etymology
A variant spelling of "holler," itself from "hollo," an old shout used to attract attention.
Rhymes for holla
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What does “holla” mean?
The word “holla” means informal: to shout or call out, especially as a casual greeting. In plain terms, a casual, energetic shout-out or greeting — informal slang.
How do you pronounce “holla”?
“Holla” is pronounced HO-luh (/ˈhɑlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “holla” in a sentence?
Here is “holla” used in a sentence: “She hollaed at her friend from across the street.”
What part of speech is “holla”?
Depending on how it is used, “holla” can be a verb and an interjection.
How many meanings does “holla” have?
“Holla” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal: to shout or call out, especially as a casual greeting.
