HyperDic: halloo

English > 3 senses of the word halloo:
NOUNcommunicationhallooa shout to attract attention
VERBcontacthalloourge on with shouts
communicationhallooshout 'halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
English > halloo: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA shout to attract attention.
Example"he gave a great halloo but no one heard him"
Broadercry, outcry, call, yell, shout, vociferationA loud utterance
Verbshallooshout 'halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention
English > halloo: 3 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningurge on with shouts.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"halloo the dogs in a hunt"
Broaderprod, incite, egg onurge on
Spanishllamar a gritos
English > halloo: 3 senses > verb 2, communication
Meaningshout 'halloo', as when greeting someone or attracting attention.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something to somebody
Broadershout, shout out, cry, call, yell, scream, holler, hollo, squallUtter a sudden loud cry
Nounshallooa shout to attract attention

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