hollered at

Shouted criticism toward

To holler at someone is to shout to get their attention or communicate across distance: I hollered at him from across the parking lot.

In informal American speech, especially African American Vernacular English, to holler at someone means to contact or talk to them later: Holler at me when you're free.

It can also mean to flirt with or hit on someone: Some guy was hollering at her outside the club.

Related

called out · scolded · chewed out · dressed down · read the riot act · thundered · frustrated · berated · bellowed · argument · urgent · sports event · reprimanded · in trouble · roared · chastised · protest · rally

Opposites
emotional valence of address

hollered atpraised

Expressed approval of

complimented · encouraged · commended · soothed · reassured

engagement vs. silence

hollered atignored

Purposely not noticed

overlooked · let slide · bit one's tongue · held one's peace

Family

holler, hollered, hollering, hollers

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Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G