   Hoop and HollerIn Southern and Appalachian speech, "hoop and holler" means to make a loud commotion - to yell, cheer, or celebrate noisily. The phrase often describes joyful racket, fussing, or good-natured excitement. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #PeopleandRelationships #Southern synonyms: yell, shout, carry on, make a fuss Hillbilly Dude Says...  Sometimes you hear the one with the 't', and sometimes you hear 'hoopin’ and hollerin’' Hillbilly Dude Says... Sometimes you hear the one with the 't', and sometimes you hear 'hoopin’ and hollerin’' Pronunciation[HOOP ’n HOL-er] /ˈhuːp ən ˈhɑː.lɚ/ Meaning & Usage- To make loud noise or celebration (idiom)
Mabel:
Y’all were hoopin’ and hollerin’ so loud I couldn’t hear the TV.
J.D.:
Well, the Vols finally won one - what’d you expect?variations: hooping and hollering Origin and EtymologyRooted in 19th-century rural Southern and Appalachian life. "Hoop" (from "whoop") meant to shout loudly, while "holler" came from the same root as "hollow," referring to a call echoing through the hills. The pairing likely arose from the rhythm and repetition common in folk speech. Usage Notes"Hoop and holler" is still heard across the South, especially in rural or celebratory contexts.
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