holler
shout / yell / cry / small valley
Intransitive VerbTransitive VerbNoun
pl: hollerspast: holleredpp: hollereding: hollering
This term carries a strong colloquial and regional flavor, particularly associated with the Southern United States and Appalachian culture. When used as a verb, it suggests a raw, unrefined volume that is more visceral than a standard shout, often implying a sense of urgency or a casual, rural manner of communication. As a noun referring to a landform, it is a dialectal variation of hollow. This specific usage describes a narrow valley between hills, evoking images of secluded mountain communities and deep woodland geography.
Meanings
Intransitive Verb
[~][~ at someone]
To shout or yell loudly, often to get someone's attention or to express strong emotion.
"I had to holler to be heard over the noise of the wind."