holler back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To return a phone call or message.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To respond or to reply to someone, often in an enthusiastic or playful way.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To respond to someone's flirtatious or romantic advances.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “holler back” mean?
To return a phone call or message.
Is “holler back” formal or informal?
holler back is generally slang.