holler
word
/ˈhɑɫɝ/
HAH-lur
/hˈɒlɐ/
HO-luh
Definition
To shout loudly, often to get attention, express strong emotion, or call to someone who is far away. It can also be used as a noun for a loud shout.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in spoken English, especially American English. It often sounds more casual or rustic than 'shout' or 'yell'. Common patterns: 'holler at someone', 'give me a holler', and 'don't holler across the house'. In some contexts, 'holler at' can also mean contact or talk to someone informally.
Spanish: gritar - llamar a gritosPortuguese (BR): gritar - chamar aos gritosPortuguese (PT): gritar - chamar aos gritosChinese (Simplified): 大喊 - 喊叫Chinese (Traditional): 大喊 - 喊叫Hindi: चिल्लाना - जोर से पुकारनाArabic: يصرخ - ينادي بصوت عالٍBengali: চিৎকার করা - ডাক দেওয়াRussian: орать - громко кричатьJapanese: 大声で叫ぶ - 呼ぶVietnamese: hét to - kêu lớnKorean: 소리치다 - 고함치다Turkish: bağırmak - seslenmekUrdu: چِلّانا - زور سے پکارناIndonesian: berteriak - memanggil dengan keras
Example Sentences
Please holler if you need help.
basic
She hollered my name from the kitchen.
basic
The kids hollered when they saw the dog.
basic
Just holler when you're outside, and I'll come down.
natural
If you need anything, give me a holler.
natural
You don't have to holler at me—I'm right here.
natural