hollo

• Nom désignant un cri ou une exclamation très fort, souvent semblable à un cri d'animal, utilisé pour interpeller ou exprimer une forte émotion.

A noun referring to a very loud utterance or shout, often resembling the sound made by an animal.

1. Loud shout or callB2informal

   A very loud utterance, often used to attract attention or as a signal, similar to the sound of an animal.

   Cri puissant

   • He let out a hollo to warn the others of the danger.
   • The hunter's hollo echoed through the forest.
   • She gave a hollo from across the field to get his attention.

   Synonymesbellowcallcryhollerroarshoutwhoopyell

• Verbe vieilli signifiant crier fort, appeler ou interpeller à voix haute, souvent utilisé à la chasse ou pour attirer l'attention.

An archaic or obsolete verb meaning to shout, cry out, or call loudly, often used in hunting or to attract attention.

1. Encourage by shouting 'hollo'C1informal

   To encourage someone, especially in hunting or sports, by loudly calling out 'hollo'.

   Encourager en criant « hallali »

   • The hunter holloed to urge his hounds forward.
   • She holloed encouragement to her teammate from the sidelines.
   • He holloed a cheerful shout as the race began.

   Synonymescheerencourageurge

   Antonymesdiscouragehushmuzzlesilence

2. Cry out 'hollo'C1informal

   To utter the word 'hollo' as a call, greeting, or signal.

   Crier « hollo »

   • The travelers holloed to each other across the valley.
   • He holloed a greeting as he entered the courtyard.
   • Children holloed wildly as they played hide-and-seek.

   Antonymesmumblemurmurwhisper

3. Utter a sudden loud cryC1informal

   To make a sharp, loud shout or cry, often expressing surprise, alarm, or excitement.

   Pousser un cri soudain

   • She holloed in fright when the branch snapped.
   • The crowd holloed as the performer took a bow.
   • He holloed a warning before the rocks tumbled down.

   Synonymesbellowcallcryhalloohollerroarscreamshoutwhoopyell