How To Spell holla?
How to Pronounce holla?
Correct pronunciation for the word "holla" is [hˈɒlə], [hˈɒlə], [h_ˈɒ_l_ə].
"Holla" in context
Holla is an American slang interjection, typically used to attract attention. It is often shouted or exclaimed in response to something exciting or funny.
Holla is believed to have originated with the phrase "holler" in the late 1700s, which in turn likely derived from the Old English yellan, meaning to shout. Throughout the 1800s, "hollo" and "holla" became popular exclamations among American youth, often being shouted as expressions of enthusiasm.
The meaning and usage of holla began to evolve in the late 1900s, becoming more commonly associated with slang and informal usage.
Holla is believed to have originated with the phrase "holler" in the late 1700s, which in turn likely derived from the Old English yellan, meaning to shout. Throughout the 1800s, "hollo" and "holla" became popular exclamations among American youth, often being shouted as expressions of enthusiasm.
The meaning and usage of holla began to evolve in the late 1900s, becoming more commonly associated with slang and informal usage.
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