tallyho

/ˈtælihoʊ/

Definitions

1. interjection

an exclamation used to alert others to the presence of game, especially when hunting

“The hunter let out a loud ‘tallyho!’ as he spotted the deer in the distance.”

2. noun

a cry or shout used by hunters to alert others to the presence of game

“The hunters gathered at the forest edge, ready to give the tallyho and begin the hunt.”

3. verb

to give a loud cry or shout used by hunters to alert others to the presence of game

“The guide taught the young hunter how to tallyho to signal the presence of a deer.”

Synonyms

  • hallo
  • yippee

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness