1 C1 idiomatic slang
To contact or get in touch with someone, or to approach them to start a conversation
"If you need a ride to the party, just holla at me."
inseparable
holla at
C1 slang inseparable transitive
To contact someone or get their attention, often with romantic intent or to start a conversation
In plain English
Call someone or go talk to them, especially if you like them
What does "holla at" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic slang
To approach someone romantically or to flirt with them
"He's been trying to holla at her since the start of the semester."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To shout or call out in the direction of someone
Actually means
Call someone or go talk to them, especially if you like them
Usage tip
African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) and hip-hop slang, popularized in the late 1990s and 2000s. Used mainly by younger speakers. May sound dated or affected when used by those outside the culture. Primarily American.
Words that pair with "holla at"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
me your boy your girl later phone number
How to conjugate "holla at"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
holla at
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hollas at
he/she/it
Past simple
hollaed at
yesterday
Past participle
hollaed at
have + pp
-ing form
hollaing at
continuous
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