Holla
/ˈhɑː.lə/noun
A greeting or call to attract attention, often used informally.
Did you know?The word 'Holla' can be traced back to medieval French, where it was used to call attention, hinting at the power of words to summon attention and energy.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
hollo
“A shout to attract attention or summon someone.”
14th Century
Old French
holer
“To call out or shout.”
12th Century
Latin
ullulare
“To shout or howl, often associated with cries of birds.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰel-
“To call out or scream, indicating a vocal expression of emotion.”