Definition

1. 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

1. a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
   • his bellow filled the hallway