Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tallyho
interjection
/ˈtælihoʊ/
Definition
A cry used in hunting to alert the hounds and other hunters that the quarry has been sighted.
Examples
- As soon as the stag appeared, the hunter yelled, ‘Tallyho!’
- The call of ‘tallyho’ echoed through the forest as the chase began.
Meaning
Tallyho is traditionally shouted during a hunting event to signal that the prey has been spotted, encouraging the hounds to chase.
Synonyms
- hurray
- let’s go
