tallyho

Plural: tallyhoes, tallyhos

Intj

Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavour.
A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.
Target sighted.

Noun

An instance of the interjection.
A pleasure coach.

Verb

Verb Forms: tallyhoed, tallyhoing, tallyhos

To shout "tallyho" as an encouragement during a fox hunt.
To articulate the interjection.

Examples

Alright, I'll give them the old tallyho.
I'll tallyho once we've got to the top.
Tallyho, chaps! What's the time, anybody?
“TALLYHO!” he exclaimed as he finally spotted a bingo word.

Origin / 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.

Synonyms

tally

Scrabble Score: 13

tallyho: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
tallyho: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
tallyho: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

tallyho: valid Words With Friends Word