Meaning of what ho | Babel Free
Definitions
An exclamation of greeting, summons, or surprise.
Commonwealth, Ireland, UK, dated, informal
Examples
“What ho, Frobisher!”
“The Count’s in danger,—what ho! there! approach!”
“What ho, there! All who are within hearing, return without fear. Caesar has tamed the lion.”
“"[…]in he came, and I said ‘Oh, what ho!' and introduced Wally Mason.[…]"”
“‘What ho!’ said Adrian, getting up to shut the door. ‘Treasons, strategems and spoils.’”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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