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holler

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈhɑɫɝ// UK //hˈɒlɐ// holler Dialect Informal

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.


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.

Synonyms
Etymology 1

American variant of holla, hallo or hollo.

Etymology 2

Variation of hollow.

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