Hullo
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hʌˈləʊ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Hullo is an interjection meaning (UK, New Zealand) Alternative form of hello (Greeting.).
Meaning
(UK, New Zealand) Alternative form of hello (Greeting.).
More Meanings
- (UK, dated, New Zealand) Alternative form of hello (expressing puzzlement or discovery)
- (UK) Alternative form of hello.
Example Sentences
Suddenly Sydney gave an exclamation. ‘Hullo! — The front door’s closed!’
There he is, now. Bang went the front door open and shut. Harry shouted: “Hullo, you people. Down in five minutes.”
"Hullo, there's a monkey's wedding," said my wife's niece, a girl of about twenty, born in South Africa […] She was looking out on the lawn, and it was one of those lovely April mornings with sunshine and rain alternating[…]
Word Forms
- hullos
- hulloes
- hulloing
- hulloed
Synonyms for hullo
Depending on context, synonyms include hello, hi, howdy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include howdy, hi, hello, hiya, ello, dahlin.
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Sources & Attribution
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