Why Is a Holler Called a Holler?

It describes itself as a mobile dollar store, featuring cheap items with free shipping. The name suggests a blend of the hit-me-up holler and dollar. And, then there's Appalachian English, where a holler is a term for a valley between two mountains, based on the word hollow and evidenced since the 19th century.

What does the Southern term holler mean?

hollow noun A small, sheltered valley that usually but not necessarily has a watercourse. The term occurs often in place names, especially informal ones, as Hell's Holler (NC) and Piedy Holler (TN). [ DARE labels this pronunciation holler as “chiefly South, South Midland, especially Southern Appalachians, Ozarks”]

What does holler mean in Kentucky?

A holler is a place where the sun comes up late and sets early. After the sun sets, it's still a couple of hours before it gets dark. It's a place where you can let your young'uns, dog, cat and chickens run loose in the yard.