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."
inseparable
holler at
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To call out to someone loudly or to contact them informally
In plain English
Shout to someone to get their attention, or give someone a call later
What does "holler at" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To yell loudly in the direction of another person
Actually means
Shout to someone to get their attention, or give someone a call later
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "holler at"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
me him her later the neighbors a friend
How to conjugate "holler at"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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