holler

holler

noun

Definition of HOLLER

1

a loud vocal expression of strong emotion <heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it>

Synonyms cry, holler, hoot, howl, whoop, yell, yowl

Related Words ejaculation, interjection; scream, screech, shriek, shrill, squall, squeak, squeal, yelp; bawl, bellow, clamor, outcry, roar; caterwaul, plaint, wail

Near Antonyms mumble, murmur, mutter; gasp, whimper, whisper

2

an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment <there didn't seem to be a thermostat setting that wouldn't bring a holler from somebody>

Synonyms beef, bitch, bleat, carp, fuss, grievance, gripe, grouch, grouse, grumble, holler, kvetch, lament, miserere, moan, murmur, plaint, squawk, wail, whimper, whine, whinge [British], yammer

Related Words challenge, demur, expostulation, kick, niggle [chiefly British], objection, protest, quibble, remonstrance, stink

Near Antonyms commendation, compliment, plaudit; acclaim, applause, praise; approval, endorsement (also indorsement), sanction