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hal·loo
halloo
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- pronunciation:
- h
lu
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb & intransitive verb, noun & interjection
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
inflections: |
halloos, hallooing, hallooed |
definition 1: |
to call out loudly to attract the attention of (someone).
- similar words:
- call, hail
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definition 2: |
to urge on (hounds, esp. in fox hunting) by shouting "halloo".
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related words: |
address |
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part of speech: |
noun & interjection |
definition: |
a shout or call used to attract someone's attention or to urge on hounds, esp. while fox hunting.
- similar words:
- hail
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