What does holler mean?
Holler means A yell, shout..
Holler
/ˈhɑ.lɚ/ · noun
Meaning
A yell, shout..
Definitions by Sense
- A yell, shout.
- (by extension, colloquial) Any communication to get somebody's attention.
- (music) A field holler.
- (intransitive) To yell or shout.
- (transitive) To call out one or more words.
- To complain, to gripe.
- (Southern US, Appalachia) Alternative form of hollow (narrow valley between mountains).
- (dialectal, especially Southern US, Appalachia) Alternative form of hollow.
Example Sentences
I heard a holler from over the fence.
Listen! Listen to the holler! If I write a book, it will be called "Life and How To Live It."
If you need anything, just give me a holler.
You can holler at your computer as much as you want, but it won't help anything.
“Immigrants are welcome here,” the crowd hollered. “Refugees belong here.”
the holler tree
Synonyms for holler
Antonyms for holler
Related Words
Word Forms
- hollers
- hollar
- hollering
- hollered
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for holler?
Common synonyms include hollering, cry, outcry, howl.
What is the opposite of holler?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use holler in a sentence?
I heard a holler from over the fence.
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