Standard Lemma guide

tallyho

intj · noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˌtæliˈhoʊ/
  • General-American: [ˌthæliˑˈhoʊ̯]
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌtæliˈhəʊ/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • CMU ARPABET: T AE2 L IY0 HH OW1 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

intj

Meaning 1

Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

Examples

  • There he is! Coming out of that coppice! Tallyho tallyho tallyho!

Meaning relationships

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2

intj

Meaning 2

A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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3

intj

Meaning 3

A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Tallyho, chaps! What's the time, anybody?

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

4

intj

Meaning 4

Target sighted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: aeronautics, aerospace, aviation, broadcasting, business, engineering, media, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, radio

Examples

  • (Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.”
  • (Pilot): New York, Speedbird 123, tallyho.

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5

noun

Meaning 5

An instance of the interjection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Alright, I'll give them the old tallyho.

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6

noun

Meaning 6

A pleasure coach.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

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7

verb

Meaning 7

To articulate the interjection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • I'll tallyho once we've got to the top.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

1772, UK, probably alteration of French taïaut (interjection used in deer-hunting), from Middle French tahou, tayo, from Old French taho, ta ho, tielau (interjection given to hounds to return) (second half of 13th century), composed of ta (particle used to prod animals) + ho ! (“halt!, hold!”). More at ho.