Word
holler
US/ˈhɑɫɝ/
UK/hˈɒlɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a loud, rough, or wild cry. You might hear this in music when a singer wants to sound very strong and powerful.
n. a loud, rough, or wild cry; a vocal sound characterized by a coarse, resonant quality. Often used in musical contexts to describe a vocal style or a specific type of vocalization.
Examples
“The singer let out a loud holler.”
“The blues musician used a deep, gravelly holler to express his frustration during the performance.”
“The traditional folk song features a haunting holler that echoes through the valley, serving as a call to the community during the harvest season.”
Examples
simple
“The singer let out a loud holler.”
contextual
“The blues musician used a deep, gravelly holler to express his frustration during the performance.”
complex
“The traditional folk song features a haunting holler that echoes through the valley, serving as a call to the community during the harvest season.”
Real-World Examples
“I tried hollering the Armenian words for hello – an optimistic “ barev dzez ” – into the driveway, first tentatively, then louder, feeling foolish.” “Across the road my neighbour flung open his patio door and strode out into the garden, hollering and clapping.” Etymology
American variant of holla, hallo or hollo.
Variation of hollow.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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