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

Informal: to shout or call out, especially as a casual greeting.

"She hollaed at her friend from across the street."

interjection

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 notes

In 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

holler →

Word forms

hollaed past tense, hollas singular

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Etymology

A variant spelling of "holler," itself from "hollo," an old shout used to attract attention.

Rhymes for holla

corolla

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Frequently asked questions

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.