1
as in shout
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion
heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it
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2
as in whine
an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment
there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody
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as in to complain
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely
another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage
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as in to shout
to speak so as to be heard at a distance
there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room
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Recent Examples of holler
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
During his very first talk show appearance onThe Ellen Show that same year, Dane joked about the famous scene and the use of double-stick tape to an audience of screaming women, clearly enjoying the crowd's appreciative mewls and hollers.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Pitman knocked at the open door and hollered the name on his list.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Noun
Its rumble barreled over crowds gathered at KSC’s press site drowning out cheers, hollers and the clicking sounds of cameras snapping away pictures of the liftoff.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
During his very first talk show appearance onThe Ellen Show that same year, Dane joked about the famous scene and the use of double-stick tape to an audience of screaming women, clearly enjoying the crowd's appreciative mewls and hollers.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Fans shrieked and hollered as every player in the realmwide war — Queen Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy), Prince Daemon (Matt Smith), the Sea Snake (Steve Toussaint) and his nemesis Lohar (Abigail Thorn) — popped up.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Pitman knocked at the open door and hollered the name on his list.
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Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for holler
Noun
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Ghana had a genuine penalty shout waved away for an Ezri Konsa recovery tackle on Prince Kwabena Adu, the result of a counter-attack that stemmed from Eberechi Eze losing possession upfield.
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As the judge read out the sentences, shouts of protest rang out from the defendants’ box.
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That is, until you are subjected to the relentless whine of mosquitoes.
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Test recordings sounded clear and full, and the noise cancellation completely blocked out the buzz and whine of my 3D printer.
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Even Hakimi didn't complain, instead giving van de Ven a dap of respect.
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The document complains about trade, customs officers, juryless courts, and judges’ salaries.
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Other people at the scene can be heard yelling that the cash was not evidence and did not belong to the officer.
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Interviews with the pilots, flight attendants, and fellow passengers revealed Cook had gotten up during takeoff and then ran forward while yelling, per the affidavit.
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Many American poets have written hymns and howls, declarations and outcries for this country that brims with so many people, and so many hopes, from all over the world.
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The engine delivers a deep, purposeful hum rather than an all-out howl as the gears disappear in quick succession.
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Musselwhite punctuated the music with his harmonica trills and moans while his right knee bounced in time with the rhythms.
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The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.
Verb
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Police said that after the girl screamed, the video shows a man getting into his vehicle and driving away.
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The couple’s relationship began with a friendship bracelet and a podcast shout-out in July 2023, and by September Swift was screaming profanities in support of her new favorite football player.
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Videos from these gatherings showing chanting crowds beneath concert lights, audience members crying, hugging strangers and dancing barefoot have racked up millions of views online.
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Mexico lost that game on penalties but Aguirre was not crying because of his red card or the result.
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“Holler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holler. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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