Hallooing

/həˈloʊɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of halloo; continuously shouting or calling out.

Etymology

From 'halloo' with the -ing suffix forming the gerund/present participle, following Middle English verbal patterns.

Kelly Says

In hunting traditions, 'hallooing' is so specific and skilled that hunters can identify each other by their particular call patterns—it's like a voice fingerprint in nature.

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