Definition of "tallyho" in English

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.

3. A simple greeting, primarily used by the upper classes.

   • Tallyho, chaps! What's the time, anybody?

4. (radio, aviation) Target sighted.

   • (Air Traffic Control): Speedbird 123, New York, traffic at two o’clock, seven miles, a Boeing 737, west-bound, at 4000 feet.”
   • (Pilot): New York, Speedbird 123, tallyho.

noun

1. An instance of the interjection.

   • Alright, I'll give them the old tallyho.

2. (dated) A pleasure coach.

verb

1. To articulate the interjection.

   • I'll tallyho once we've got to the top.