Meaning & use
Hollering
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Shouting loudly, especially to get attention or express excitement, anger, or pain.
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The coach stood on the sideline, hollering instructions to the players.
Kids were hollering with joy as the roller coaster plunged downward.
A note on using this word
Informal, especially common in American English; from 'holler,' itself likely derived from 'hollo,' an old call to attract attention.
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whispering
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