halloi

Norwegian Nynorsk

Alternative forms
  • haloi (alternative spelling, non-standard since 2005)[1]

Etymology

A Blend of hallo (“hello”) +‎ hoi and ohoi and similar interjections.[2]

Interjection

halloi

  1. hello, hi

Noun

halloi m (definite singular halloien, indefinite plural halloiar, definite plural halloiane)

  1. uproar, noise
    Synonyms: leven, ståk, spetakkel

References
  1. Rettskrivningsendringer fra 1. juli 2005 Fastsatt ved brev fra Kultur- og kirkedepartementet 16. februar 2005 [Spelling changes from July 1st 2005, Ordered by the Ministry of Culture and Church Affairs February 16th 2005.] (in Norwegian), p. 43
  2. “halloi” in The Nynorsk Dictionary.
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