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- [huh-loo]
- /həˈlu/
- /hə.ˈluː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huh-loo]
- /həˈlu/
Definitions of halloo word
- noun halloo Used to attract someone’s attention. 1
- sentence substitute halloo a shout to attract attention, esp to call hounds at a hunt 0
- noun halloo a shout of "halloo" 0
- verb halloo to shout (something) to (someone) 0
- verb halloo to urge on or incite (dogs) with shouts 0
- intransitive verb halloo to shout or call out in order to attract the attention of (a person) 0
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Parts of speech for Halloo
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
halloo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
halloo usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for halloo
noun halloo
- bellow — If someone bellows, they shout angrily in a loud, deep voice.
- salvo — a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc.
- whoop — a loud cry or shout, as of excitement or joy.
- holler — to cry aloud; shout; yell: Quit hollering into the phone.
- bark — When a dog barks, it makes a short, loud noise, once or several times.
Antonyms for halloo
noun halloo
- seriousness — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
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