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halloo

/h/@/'l/u/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

interjection

  1. An exclamation to call attention or to encourage one.

    interjection

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a shout to attract attention

    noun.communication

    Examples
    He gave a great halloo but no one heard him.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. A loud exclamation; a call to invite attention or to incite a person or an animal; a shout.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. urge on with shouts

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Halloo the dogs in a hunt.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. shout `halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention

    verb.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To cry out; to exclaim with a loud voice; to call to a person, as by the word <i>halloo</i>.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  4. To encourage with shouts.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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