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tallyho

tal·ly·ho
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tal-ee-hoh for 1; tal-ee-hoh for 2–5]
    • /ˈtæl iˌhoʊ for 1; ˌtæl iˈhoʊ for 2–5 /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tal-ee-hoh for 1; tal-ee-hoh for 2–5]
    • /ˈtæl iˌhoʊ for 1; ˌtæl iˈhoʊ for 2–5 /

Definitions of tallyho word

  • noun plural tallyho Chiefly British. a mail coach or a four-in-hand pleasure coach. 1
  • noun plural tallyho a cry of “tallyho.”. 1
  • verb with object tallyho to arouse by crying “tallyho,” as to the hounds. 1
  • verb without object tallyho to utter a cry of “tallyho.”. 1
  • interjection tallyho in fox hunting, used by a hunter to signify that he or she has sighted the fox 0
  • noun tallyho a cry of “tallyho” 0

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Origin of tallyho

First appearance:

before 1750
One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; compare French tayau hunter's cry

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Parts of speech for Tallyho

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tallyho popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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tallyho usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for tallyho

noun tallyho

  • chaise — a light open horse-drawn carriage, esp one with two wheels designed for two passengers
  • charabanc — A charabanc is a large old-fashioned coach with several rows of seats. Charabancs were used especially for taking people on trips or on holiday.
  • coach — A coach is someone who trains a person or team of people in a particular sport.
  • gocart — Alternative form of go-cart (framework for children learning to walk).

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