Tallyho
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌtæliˈhoʊ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Tallyho is an interjection meaning (UK) Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
Meaning
(UK) Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
More Meanings
- A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavour.
- A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.
- (radio, aviation) Target sighted.
- An instance of the interjection.
- To articulate the interjection.
- (dated) A pleasure coach.
Example Sentences
I'll tallyho once we've got to the top.
Alright, I'll give them the old tallyho.
Tallyho, chaps! What's the time, anybody?
(Pilot): New York, Speedbird 123, tallyho.
Word Forms
- tally-ho
- tallyhos
- tallyhoes
- tallyhoing
- tallyhoed
Synonyms for tallyho
Depending on context, synonyms include tally.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include onward, okay, geronimo, ahoy, tosh, hooray.
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