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Is hollering an example of onomatopoeia?

No, "hollering" itself is not an example of onomatopoeia.

Onomatopoeia is the formation of a word from a sound associated with what it is named. Examples include:

* Buzz (like a bee)

* Meow (like a cat)

* Bang (like a gunshot)

While "hollering" describes a loud shout, it doesn't mimic the sound itself.

However, you could use "hollering" in an onomatopoeic sentence like:

* "He let out a loud 'HOLLER' that echoed through the valley."

In this case, the word "HOLLER" is written in all caps to mimic the sound of a shout.

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