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halloo

DEFINITIONS OF: halloo

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n a shout to attract attention

“he gave a great halloo but no one heard him”
Type of:
call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

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

Type of:
call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell
utter a sudden loud cry

v urge on with shouts

halloo the dogs in a hunt”
Type of:
egg on, incite, prod
urge on; cause to act
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