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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