verb

holler

HOL-uh

Holler (verb) means to shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling. Example: “He hollered across the field to warn them about the storm.”

verb

To shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling.

"He hollered across the field to warn them about the storm."

"She hollered in pain when she stubbed her toe."

Informal: to contact someone, especially to ask for help or make plans.

"Holler at me if you need anything this weekend."

noun

A loud shout or cry.

"They heard a holler from the other side of the yard."

How to use holler

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo shout loudly — or, informally, to reach out to someone.

When to use it

Informal; common in casual American English, especially in the sense "holler at me" meaning "contact me."

Easily confused with

holla →

Common pairings

holler for help holler at someone

Word forms

hollered past tense, hollers plural, Hollers plural, hollers singular

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Etymology

An American variant of "holla" or "hollo," old shouts used to draw attention.

Synonyms

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hollering cry outcry howl scream hurl shout

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Rhymes for holler

roller Stoller stroller controller comptroller steamroller

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Frequently asked questions

What does “holler” mean?

The word “holler” means to shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling. In plain terms, to shout loudly — or, informally, to reach out to someone.

How do you pronounce “holler”?

“Holler” is pronounced HOL-uh (/ˈhɑ.lɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “holler” in a sentence?

Here is “holler” used in a sentence: “He hollered across the field to warn them about the storm.”

What is another word for “holler”?

Words with a similar meaning to “holler” include hollering, cry, outcry, howl, scream and hurl.

What part of speech is “holler”?

Depending on how it is used, “holler” can be a verb and a noun.

How many meanings does “holler” have?

“Holler” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to shout loudly, often to get attention or express strong feeling.

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