holler

• Nom ayant deux sens distincts : un cri fort ou un hurlement, souvent évoquant un cri d'animal, ou une petite vallée encaissée située entre des montagnes.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a loud shout or yell, often resembling an animal's cry, or a small valley nestled between mountains.

1. Loud shout or cryB1informalamerican

   A very loud utterance or shout, often resembling an animal's call.

   Cri puissant

   • He let out a holler when he saw the bear.
   • I heard a holler from across the field.
   • The children responded with a holler of joy.
   • The coach gave a holler to get the team's attention.

   Synonymesbellowcallcryroarshoutwhoopyell

2. C1informalamerican

   A narrow, small valley between mountains or hills, often with a stream.

   vallée étroite

   • They built a cabin deep in the holler.
   • The hike took them through a wooded holler.
   • The creek runs through the holler after the rain.
   • Locals call that sheltered area a holler.

   Synonymescovedaleglenhollow

• Verbe signifiant crier très fort ou hurler, souvent pour attirer l'attention ou exprimer des émotions fortes.

A verb meaning to shout or yell loudly, often to attract attention or express strong emotion.

1. Shout outA2informalamerican

   To shout or call out loudly, often to get someone's attention.

   Crier pour interpeller

   • He hollered across the street to his friend.
   • She hollered for help when she got stuck.
   • The coach hollered instructions from the sidelines.

   Synonymesbellowcallcryholloroarscreamshoutwhoopyell

   Antonymesmumblemurmurmutterwhisper

2. Utter a sudden loud cryB1informal

   To make a sudden, loud vocal sound, often due to surprise, pain, or excitement.

   Pousser un cri soudain et fort

   • He hollered in pain when he stubbed his toe.
   • The children hollered with joy when they saw the presents.
   • She hollered out in surprise at the unexpected news.

   Synonymesbellowcryroarscreamshoutshriekwhoopyellyelp

3. ComplainB2informalamerican

   To express dissatisfaction or protest loudly or persistently.

   protester bruyamment

   • He's always hollering about the noise from the neighbors.
   • She hollered at the manager about the poor service.
   • Stop hollering and let's talk calmly about the problem.

   Synonymescomplaingripegrousekvetchmoanprotestsquawkwhine

   Antonymesapplaudcommendcomplimentpraise

Variantes phrasalholler out