An exclamation used to call the attention of a person at a distance, or in hunting to incite the dogs.To cry out; call with a loud voice; shout; cry, as after dogs.To call or shout to; incite or chase with shouts and cries of “Halloo!”To cry aloud; utter with shouts.n. A call, cry, or shout uttered to attract attention, or as a signal, as in hunting to urge on the dogs.