verb
- past tense of hallo; to shout or call out loudly, especially to attract attention or to greet someone
Usage: often used in hunting or outdoor contexts; can also mean to urge on with shouts
Examples
- The hunter hallooed across the field to signal his companions.
- She hallooed from the hilltop to get our attention.
- He hallooed at the dogs to encourage them during the hunt.
- The children hallooed with excitement when they saw the parade approaching.
- They hallooed back and forth across the valley.