halloo

(noun, verb, interjection)

interjection

1. Used to greet someone, or to catch their attention

2. Used in hunting to urge on the pursuers

noun

1. a shout to attract attention

- he gave a great halloo but no one heard him

Definition categories: communication, call, cry, outcry, shout, vociferation, yell

verb

1. urge on with shouts

- halloo the dogs in a hunt

Definition categories: contact, incite, prod

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

Definition categories: communication, call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, squall, yell