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holla

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A very loud utterance.

Pronunciation

Say it like this:

hahluh

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhɑlə

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.

Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

verb

  1. colloquial

    To shout out or greet casually.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

Used this way, holla is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • yowl , rarer, so it draws attention

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holla bendloud hollaview hollaholla house

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • hollering

    A very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal).

  • yowling

    A sound that yowls.

  • roaring

    A loud, deep, prolonged sound, as of a large beast.

  • bellow

    The deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise.

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Synonyms

Sense: very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

yowlRareroaringbellow

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