The meaning of Halloo

verb

Shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly.

Usage examples:

‘move!’ bawled the drill corporal

noun

A loud, unrestrained shout.

Usage examples:

He addressed every class in a terrifying bawl

verb

(of a person or animal) emit a deep loud roar, typically in pain or anger.

Usage examples:

He bellowed in agony

noun

A deep roaring shout or sound.

Usage examples:

A bellow of rage

verb

To shout in a loud voice

Usage examples:

"i don’t believe this!" the old man bellowed.

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

phrasal verb

To speak loudly

Usage examples:

Speak up – call the names out so we can all hear., he called out, but she didn't hear him., the gov…

exclamation

Used to attract attention, especially at a distance.

Usage examples:

‘cooee!’ the call brought all three heads round

verb

Make a call to attract attention.

Usage examples:

Liz had to cooee as he seemed in danger of blundering into the table

phrasal verb

Utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

phrasal verb

To shout or make a loud noise because you are frightened, hurt, etc.

Usage examples:

She cried out in pain as the bullet grazed her shoulder.

verb

Give a polite word of recognition or sign of welcome when meeting (someone).

Usage examples:

Some of the customers greeted the barman in gaelic

verb

Weep; cry.

Usage examples:

He sat down on the armchair and started to greet

verb

Express greetings upon meeting someone

noun

Pellets of frozen rain which fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds.

Usage examples:

Rain and hail bounced on the tiled roof

verb

Hail falls.

Usage examples:

It hailed so hard we had to stop

exclamation

Expressing greeting or acclaim.

Usage examples:

Hail, caesar!

verb

Give a loud shout or cry.

Usage examples:

He hollers when he wants feeding

noun

A loud cry or shout.

Usage examples:

The audience responded with whoops and hollers

verb

To shout or call loudly

Usage examples:

[ t ] she hollered "stop!" just before the collision., he let out a holler when he fell.

noun

A full, deep, prolonged cry uttered by a lion or other large wild animal.

Usage examples:

She waited for the lion's roar

verb

(of a lion or other large wild animal) utter a full, deep, prolonged cry.

Usage examples:

We heard a lion roar

abbreviation

Right of admission reserved.

verb

Give a long, loud, piercing cry or cries expressing extreme emotion or pain.

Usage examples:

They could hear him screaming in pain

noun

A long, loud, piercing cry expressing extreme emotion or pain.

Usage examples:

They were awakened by screams for help

verb

Utter a sudden loud cry

verb

(of a person or animal) give a loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

She hit her brother, causing him to screech with pain

noun

A loud, harsh, piercing cry.

Usage examples:

Mary tried to drown her screeches by shaking her

verb

(of a person) utter a loud cry, typically as an expression of a strong emotion.

Usage examples:

She shouted for joy

noun

A loud cry expressing a strong emotion or calling attention.

Usage examples:

His words were interrupted by warning shouts

verb

Utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice

verb

Utter a high-pitched piercing sound or words, especially as an expression of terror, pain, or excitement.

Usage examples:

The audience shrieked with laughter

noun

A high-pitched piercing cry or sound; a scream.

Usage examples:

Shrieks of laughter

noun

A loud, high cry

Usage examples:

The shriek of sea gulls, she heard a high-pitched shriek., [ i ] we shrieked with laughter.

noun

A loud cry of joy or excitement.

Usage examples:

A moment's silence was followed by whoops of delight

verb

Give or make a whoop.

Usage examples:

All at once they were whooping with laughter

verb

Beat or assault (someone).

Usage examples:

I'm still looking forward to whooping your ass, buddy

noun

A loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight.

Usage examples:

Her foot slipped and she gave a yell of fear

verb

Shout in a loud, sharp way.

Usage examples:

You heard me losing my temper and yelling at her

verb

A loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

exclamation

Used to attract a person's attention

Usage examples:

Yoo-hoo, we're over here!