Holla at Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɒlə/ /ˈæt
HAH-luh AT
ˈhɒlə/ /ˈæt
HOS-luh AT
Definition
A slang expression meaning to contact, speak to, or approach someone, especially informally. It is often used in casual situations, like asking someone to call or message you.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly used among friends or in pop/urban culture. Often written as 'holla' (not 'holler'). Common phrases include 'holla at me' (contact me). Can also mean 'flirt with' in some contexts. Not appropriate for formal situations.
Spanish: hablar con - llamar a - acercarse a (informal)Portuguese (BR): falar com - chamar - dar uma ideia (gíria)Portuguese (PT): falar com - chamar - abordar (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 联系（俚语）- 打招呼Chinese (Traditional): 聯繫（俚語）- 打招呼Hindi: बात करना (स्लैंग) - संपर्क करनाArabic: اتصل بـ - تكلم مع (عامية)Bengali: যোগাযোগ করা - ডাক দেওয়া - কথা বলাRussian: написать - позвонить - подойти (разговорное)Japanese: 連絡する - 声をかける (カジュアル)Vietnamese: liên hệ - gọi - nhắn tin (thân mật)Korean: 연락하다 - 말 걸다 (비격식)Turkish: iletişime geçmek - seslenmek (samimi, argo)Urdu: رابطہ کرنا - آواز دینا (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: nghubungi - menyapa (gaul, santai)
Example Sentences
If you need help, just holla at me.
basic
He said he would holla at me later.
basic
You should holla at your friend for advice.
basic
Just holla at me when you get to the party.
natural
If you see her, holla at her for me.
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I’ll holla at you next week about those tickets.
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