What does holler mean in country songs?

What does holler mean in country songs?

The holler is a colloquialism for a hollow, a v-shaped ravine or valley. It's the low spot, and one without good vision, with the only way out being climbing up, being down in the hollow/ holler means being in a difficult position but it can also mean being hidden, like in the song Brown Eyed Girl.

Where did the slang term holler come from?

Where does holler come from? The verb holler is recorded in the late 17th century for “yell,” probably as a variant of words like hollo and hello—all attention-getting sounds. Early on, holler could also mean “complain,” as in Quit yer hollerin'!

What does it mean to holler at a girl?

It means 'hit on'. When you holler at a girl (or a guy) in a way to get their attention, you are hitting on them (trying to get their sexual attention). When you holler at a girl, you are saying something specifically to have her 'holler' back.

What does holler at her mean?

holler at (someone or something) 1. To yell or shout at someone or something, usually in anger or frustration. Did Mom holler at you for denting her car? 2. slang To speak to or get in touch with someone.

What's the difference between a valley and a holler?

As nouns the difference between valley and holler is that valley is an elongated depression between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it while holler is a yell, shout or holler can be (southern us|appalachia) (small valley between mountains).

What is a Kentucky hollow?

A hollow, or holler, is generally located in eastern Ky where there are many hills. A hollow is the ground space between the hills. It's so hilly that often you can't see far in any direction, roads can only be two lane and houses are along roads because you can't build back into a neighborhood.

What is a holler South?

hollow noun A small, sheltered valley that usually but not necessarily has a watercourse. The term occurs often in place names, especially informal ones, as Hell's Holler (NC) and Piedy Holler (TN). [ DARE labels this pronunciation holler as “chiefly South, South Midland, especially Southern Appalachians, Ozarks”]

What does I'll holla at you later mean?

1 a cry for attention, or of encouragement.

What does the phrase hit me up mean?

Hmu Hmu is an abbreviation for the phrase “hit me up.” It's a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you're looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out to you.