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noun

Definition of hollersnext
plural of holler
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as in shouts
a loud vocal expression of strong emotion heard a holler from somewhere in the woods and ran toward it

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

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hollers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of holler
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as in screams
to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely another city council meeting with residents hollering about the unsatisfactory collection of garbage

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as in yells
to speak so as to be heard at a distance there's no need to holler; I'm in the next room

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