tally-ho

Interjection

1. (UK) Used to urge on a fox hunt, especially when the fox is sighted.
   • There he is! Coming out of that coppice! Tallyho tallyho tallyho!
2. A cry used to signify encouragement when embarking on any somewhat daring endeavour.
   • Here goes the Lord with one of his famous "Tallyho" pullouts. Tallyho!1966, Bruce Brown, director, The Endless Summer
3. A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.
   • Tallyho, chaps! What's the time, anybody?
4. Target sighted.
   • (Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.”

   Synonyms:

   tally

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