hollering
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Definition
- Noun:
- A very loud shout or cry: "Hollering" refers to the act of shouting or yelling with great force and volume, often to express strong emotion, attract attention over a distance, or in protest.
Usage
- "Hollering" is used to describe a specific instance or the sound of loud, forceful shouting. It often implies a lack of restraint and can convey anger, excitement, pain, or a call for help.
Examples
- Noun:
- The hollering from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
- We could hear the hollering of the fans from three blocks away.
Advanced Usage
- "to break into hollering": to suddenly start shouting loudly.
- The crowd broke into hollering when the band took the stage.
Variants and Related Words
- Holler (verb): to shout loudly.
- He had to holler to be heard over the noise.
- Holler (noun): a loud shout or cry.
- She let out a holler of joy.
Synonyms
- Bellowing: A deep, loud roar, often like that of a bull.
- Yelling: Shouting loudly, often in anger or excitement.
- Roaring: A full, loud, and deep cry or sound.
Related Phrases
- Hoot and holler: to shout and cheer loudly, especially in a celebratory or rowdy manner.
- The audience began to hoot and holler for an encore.
Noun
- a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
- his bellow filled the hallway