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Holla
/ˈhɑːlə/ · verb · slang
To call out, get in touch, or shout someone out.
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Definitions
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To flirt with or make a move on someone.
“He's been trying to holla at her all night.”
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Used as an exclamation of agreement or excitement, basically 'yes!'
“Free pizza? Holla!”
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3
To contact or get in touch with someone.
“Holla at me when you're free.”
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Holla In A Sentence
Holla at your boy if you need a ride.
He rolled up trying to holla but she wasn't having it.
We got the day off? Holla!
Origin & Usage
A clipped, AAVE-rooted form of 'holler,' meaning to shout or call out. Exploded in 2000s hip-hop and R&B, with 'holla at me' becoming a standard sign-off.
People Also Ask
What does 'holla' mean in slang?
It mainly means to get in touch with someone, as in 'holla at me later.' It can also mean to flirt or to shout in excitement.
What does 'holla back' mean?
It means to respond or get back to someone. It was popularized further by Gwen Stefani's 2000s hit 'Hollaback Girl.'
Is 'holla' still used?
It's used semi-ironically now and reads as a 2000s throwback, though 'holla at me' still survives in casual texting.
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