Holler back Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhɑɫɝ/ /ˈbæk

HAH-ler BAK

UK

hˈɒlɐ/ /bˈæk

HOL-uh BAK

Definition

To reply, especially by calling, texting, or responding verbally, usually in an informal or friendly way. Often used when asking someone to get back to you.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, mainly used in American English. Common in spoken conversations, texts, or voicemails: 'Just holler back when you can.' Often interchangeable with 'get back to me' or 'reply', but 'holler back' is more casual and friendly. Do not use in formal contexts.

• Spanish: responder - devolver la llamada (informal)
• Portuguese (BR): responder - retornar o contato (informal)
• Portuguese (PT): responder - dar resposta (informal)
• Chinese (Simplified): 回复（非正式） - 回电话（口语）
• Chinese (Traditional): 回覆（非正式） - 回電話（口語）
• Hindi: उत्तर देना (अनौपचारिक)
• Arabic: الرّد - العودة للاتصال (غير رسمي)
• Bengali: ফিরে ডাকো - উত্তর দাও (আনুষ্ঠানিক নয়)
• Russian: ответить - откликнуться (неформально)
• Japanese: 返事する - 連絡を返す（カジュアル）
• Vietnamese: phản hồi lại - nhắn lại (thân mật)
• Korean: 답장하다 - 연락하다 (비격식)
• Turkish: geri dönmek - cevap vermek (samimi)
• Urdu: جواب دینا - واپس کال کرنا (غیر رسمی)
• Indonesian: membalas - merespon kembali (santai)

Example Sentences

Please holler back if you see my message.

basic

I called her but she didn’t holler back.

basic

Just holler back when you are free.

basic

If you need anything, just holler back.

natural

I left him a message, hoping he’d holler back soon.

natural

Don’t forget to holler back after the meeting.

natural