holler at
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
Shout to someone to get their attention, or give someone a call later
Literal meaning: To yell loudly in the direction of another person
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To shout or call out to someone loudly to get their attention
"She hollered at her kids to come in for dinner before the rain started."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To contact or get in touch with someone informally
"Holler at me when you get back in town and we'll grab some food."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in Southern American English and informal American speech generally. Can mean literal shouting or simply getting in touch. Also used in AAVE as a synonym for 'holla at'. May carry a connotation of urgency or informality.
Commonly used with
me him her later the neighbors a friend
Forms
Base
holler at
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hollers at
he/she/it
Past simple
hollered at
yesterday
Past participle
hollered at
have + pp
-ing form
hollering at
continuous
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