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shout vs holler

holler vs shout

shout and holler both are nouns.

shout and holler both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shout Yes No Yes No
holler Yes No Yes No
As nouns, holler is a hyponym of shout; that is, holler is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:
  • shout: a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
  • holler: a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
Other hyponyms of shout include bellow, bellowing, holla, hollering, hollo, holloa, roar, roaring, yowl, blue murder, catcall, clamor, clamoring, clamour, clamouring, hue and cry, halloo, hoot, hosanna, noise, scream, screaming, screech, screeching, shriek, shrieking, whoop, battle cry, rallying cry, war cry, war whoop, shouting, yelling, yodel, bird, boo, Bronx cheer, hiss, hoot, raspberry, razz, razzing, snort.
As verbs, holler is a hyponym of shout; that is, holler is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shout:
  • shout: utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
  • holler: shout out
Other hyponyms of shout include scream, yell, holler out, roar, thunder, bawl, bellow.
As verbs, shout and holler are synonyms defined as:
  • shout and holler: utter a sudden loud cry
Other synonyms of shout include call, cry, hollo, scream, shout out, squall, yell.
shout (noun) holler (noun)
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
a small valley between mountains
shout (verb) holler (verb)
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking) complain
utter a sudden loud cry utter a sudden loud cry
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy shout out
use foul or abusive language towards
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