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
1
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."
2
Informal: to contact someone, especially to ask for help or make plans.
"Holler at me if you need anything this weekend."
noun
1
A loud shout or cry.
"They heard a holler from the other side of the yard."
How to use holler
Learner’s notesIn 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
Common pairings
holler for help
holler at someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- hollers
- Third person singular
- hollers
- Past tense
- hollered
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Etymology
An American variant of "holla" or "hollo," old shouts used to draw attention.
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Rhymes for holler
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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.
