Halloo

/hæˈluː/
verb

To shout or call to attract attention.

He hallooed at the top of his voice to get help.
Visual representation of "halloo" - To shout or call to attract attention

Often appears as...

  • halloo from afar
  • halloo at the top of one's lungs
noun

A shout or call used to attract attention.

We heard a halloo in the distance and rushed to help.
Visual representation of "halloo" - A shout or call used to attract attention

Often appears as...

  • give a halloo
  • faint halloo
interjection

Used to attract attention or express surprise.

Halloo! Anyone there?
Visual representation of "halloo" - Used to attract attention or express surprise

Often appears as...

  • halloo there
  • halloo! anyone home?

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To shout or call to attract attention.

He hallooed at the top of his voice to get help.
Visual representation of "halloo" - To shout or call to attract attention

Often appears as...

  • halloo from afar
  • halloo at the top of one's lungs
noun

A shout or call used to attract attention.

We heard a halloo in the distance and rushed to help.
Visual representation of "halloo" - A shout or call used to attract attention

Often appears as...

  • give a halloo
  • faint halloo
interjection

Used to attract attention or express surprise.

Halloo! Anyone there?
Visual representation of "halloo" - Used to attract attention or express surprise

Often appears as...

  • halloo there
  • halloo! anyone home?

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "halloo"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attracting Attention

Used when needing urgent assistance or wanting to be heard over distance.

Illustration for Attracting Attention
They hallooed loudly for help as the boat capsized.
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Outdated Usage

Modern English usually prefers 'shout' or 'yell' over 'halloo'.

Illustration for Outdated Usage
He would have yelled instead of hallooed in today's language.
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Cultural Depiction

Seen in historical literature or movies, indicating an old-fashioned setting.

Illustration for Cultural Depiction
The character hallooed in the period drama, summoning the carriage.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attracting Attention

Used when needing urgent assistance or wanting to be heard over distance.

Illustration for Attracting Attention
They hallooed loudly for help as the boat capsized.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Outdated Usage

Modern English usually prefers 'shout' or 'yell' over 'halloo'.

Illustration for Outdated Usage
He would have yelled instead of hallooed in today's language.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Depiction

Seen in historical literature or movies, indicating an old-fashioned setting.

Illustration for Cultural Depiction
The character hallooed in the period drama, summoning the carriage.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Attracting Attention

Used when needing urgent assistance or wanting to be heard over distance.

Illustration for Attracting Attention
They hallooed loudly for help as the boat capsized.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Outdated Usage

Modern English usually prefers 'shout' or 'yell' over 'halloo'.

Illustration for Outdated Usage
He would have yelled instead of hallooed in today's language.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Cultural Depiction

Seen in historical literature or movies, indicating an old-fashioned setting.

Illustration for Cultural Depiction
The character hallooed in the period drama, summoning the carriage.
Visual representation of the word "Halloo"

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