hollo: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowArchaic/Literary/Poetic
Quick answer
What does “hollo” mean?
to shout loudly, especially to attract attention or to express excitement while hunting.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to shout loudly, especially to attract attention or to express excitement while hunting.
A shout or call of "hollo"; to cry out or shout; to urge on with shouts.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant modern differences; both consider it archaic. Possibly slightly more preserved in British historical/literary contexts.
Connotations
Evokes a rustic, historical, or literary atmosphere. Associated with hunting scenes or calls across distances.
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary use in both varieties. Found in older literature and poetry.
Grammar
How to Use “hollo” in a Sentence
SUBJ + hollo (+ to + OBJ)SUBJ + hollo + OBJ (rare, e.g., a greeting)SUBJ + give a holloVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “hollo” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He holloed to his friend from the other side of the valley.
- The hunt master holloed to encourage the hounds.
American English
- She holloed a warning when she saw the rock fall.
- They would hollo to each other across the lake.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Only in historical or literary analysis.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hollo”
- Using it in modern speech.
- Spelling it as 'hollow' when meaning a shout.
- Pronouncing it as /ˈhəʊləʊ/.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. 'Hollo' is an archaic shout or call, often used to attract attention over a distance. 'Hello' is a modern greeting.
Yes, though rarely. It can refer to the shout itself, e.g., 'He gave a hollo.'
No, it is considered archaic. You will only encounter it in older literature, poetry, or very specific dialectal use.
'Hollo' is a shout. 'Hollow' is an adjective meaning having a hole or empty space inside. 'Halloo' is another variant of a shout to attract attention, often used in hunting.
to shout loudly, especially to attract attention or to express excitement while hunting.
Hollo is usually archaic/literary/poetic in register.
Hollo: in British English it is pronounced /ˈhɒləʊ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈhɑːloʊ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “within hollo (archaic: within calling distance)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a hunter named HOLLis giving a LOud shout: "HOLL-O!"
Conceptual Metaphor
VOICE IS A PROJECTILE (to hollo something across a distance).
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the word 'hollo' be MOST appropriately used today?