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halloo Definition and Meaning in English (halloo definition)

interjection
Synonyms:shoutcall outyell
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Halloo definition: An exclamation used to attract attention, especially from a distance, or to urge on hounds during a hunt.

Definitions of Halloo

  1. 1interjection(archaic)

    An exclamation used to attract attention, especially from a distance, or to urge on hounds during a hunt.

  2. 2verb(archaic)

    To shout or call out 'halloo' to someone or something, often to attract attention or to encourage.

  3. 3noun(archaic)

    A shout or call of 'halloo'.

Example Sentences

casual

“Halloo! Is there anyone in the house?”

formal

“The hunter hallooed to his dogs as they chased the fox.”

casual

“We heard a faint halloo from the other side of the forest.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

whisperbe silent

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensehallooed
present participlehallooing
pluralhallooes

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Halloo definition: An exclamation used to attract attention, especially from a distance, or to urge on hounds during a hunt.
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