hallo

Meanings

Interjection

• Alternative of hello
• A cry of surprise.

Noun

• The cry "hallo!"
• A shout of exultation.

Verb

• To shout, or to call with a loud voice.
• To chase while shouting "hallo!"
• To cry "hallo" (to someone).
• To shout (something).

Origin

• From Middle English halou, halow, halloo, representing Old English hēlā, ǣlā, ēalā, equivalent to hey + lo.