I. ˈhä-(ˌ)lō; hä-ˈlō, hə- verb
or hal·loo hə-ˈlü, ha- ; also hal·lo -ˈlō
Date: 14th century
intransitive verb
: to cry hollo : holler
transitive verb
1. : to call or cry hollo to
2. : to utter loudly : holler
II. noun
or halloo also hallo
( plural hollos or halloos also hallos )
Date: 15th century
: an exclamation or call of hollo
III. interjection
or halloo also hallo
Etymology: origin unknown
Date: 1588
1. — used to attract attention (as when a fox is spied during a fox hunt)
2. — used as a call of encouragement or jubilation