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    [Verb]  | "hol*ler" | \ ˈhä-lər \


    1: to cry out (as to attract attention or in pain) : shout

    2: gripe, complain

    3: to call out (a word or phrase)


    Origin: 1592 ;

     Alteration of hollo;

    [Noun]  | "holler" 


    1: shout, cry

    2: complaint

    3: an African American work song freely improvised usually in terms of the particular occupation of the moment and often without words


    Origin: 1825 ;

     See: {holler:1 };

    [Noun]  | "holler" 


    1: a loud vocal expression of strong emotion;


      * e.g., " ... heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it "



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    2: an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment;


      * e.g., " ... there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody "



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    [Verb]  | "holler" 


    1: to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely;


      * e.g., " ... another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage "





    2: to speak so as to be heard at a distance;


      * e.g., " ... there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room "



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     [ "holler" ]

    1: To call or shout

      * e.g.,  ... If you need help, just holler. 

     [ "holler" ]

    1: in the south east mountains of the united states this word is used instead of hollow;A small rising valley region between two hills or mountains;often containing a creek; and of course it can also mean to scream or yell.

      * e.g.,  ... He ben mared bout fie yer now ;livin bout a mile up tu holler he got a place onu east side the crik.=He has been married about five years now;living about a mile up the hollow;he has a place on the east side of the creek 

     [ "holler" ]

    1:  v. To shout loudly, especially when in pain.

      * e.g.,  ...  "When he dropped the hammer on my foot, I hollered so loud that the whole neighborhood could hear!" 


     [ "holler" ]

    2:  v. To yell at ill-behaved children who normally reside in the southern United States.

      * e.g.,  ...  "I could see Cletus tryin' to kiss his sister from across the yard, so I hollered at him to stop before I got my favorite switch." 


     [ "holler" ]

    3:  v. To address a friend, colleage, or object of romantic pursuit; the caucasian form of "holla."

      * e.g.,  ...  "Holler at your boy," or "Holler at me tomorrow, girl." 


     [ "holler" ]

    4:  v. An expression meant to express agreement with another person's declarative statement; the caucasian form of "holla."

      * e.g.,  ...  Person 1: "Yo you have no business pimpin' like that with those new sneaks, son."  

     [ "holler" ]

    1: noun. Version of the word "hollow" in the southern dialect.

      * e.g.,  ... "Spend my dollar, parked in the holler 'neath the mountain moonlight" -Alabama 

     [ "holler" ]

    1: a friendly term used to express excitement by a person lacking color (caucasians)

      * e.g.,  ... Karen: Hey theres a hot party tonight 

     [ "holler" ]

    1:  Interjection: an exlamation of greeting. Verb: a) to party; b) enjoyable, pleasing or beautiful.

      * e.g.,  ...  Holler, Tom. Holler back, Pete.  

     [ "holler" ]

    1: phrase used when you see a hot guy or girl.

      * e.g.,  ... Wow! Did you see that guy over there? 'Holler!' 

     [ "holler" ]

    1: A sick agreement, or approval of what someone said to you. Instead of saying yeah, for sure, or yes, I agree, simply say Holler, and the job is done-tizzay!

      * e.g.,  ... 'Hey, so did you hear about Emily's party tonight?' 

     [ "holler" ]

    1:  Interjection, an exclamation of greeting. Verb a) To party; b) Enjoyable, pleasing or beautiful.

      * e.g.,  ...  Holler, Tom. Holler back, Pete. 

     [ "holler" ]

    1: The word "holler" has been widely used by caucasians in an attempt to appear "hip" or "rad." Karey and Ellett claim that they invented this word and are responsible for its widespread use. This, however, is certainly not the case, seeing as it was previously used the night of Sief's birthday party more than two years ago =)

      * e.g.,  ...  Ellett and Karey did not invent the word "holler," but rather stole it from various other sources. 

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