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holler

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."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To shout or call out a specific word or phrase loudly.

"He hollered for help when he realized he was lost in the woods."

Noun

A loud shout or a cry.

"The children let out a loud holler when they saw the puppy."

Noun

A small valley or a hollow in the land, typically used in Southern American English.

"The family lived in a secluded holler deep in the Appalachian mountains."

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