Rare but attested use meaning ‘to greet with the word “hello”’.
Translations
The neighbors helloed each other across the fence.
Les voisins se sont salués par-dessus la clôture.
hélerPour attirer l’attention. Definitions
To greet (someone) by saying “hello”. The neighbors helloed each other across the fence.
To call out in order to attract attention, especially by saying “hello”. She helloed up the stairs but no one answered.
Synonyms
say hello to
call out to
shout to