Tally-ho is a greeting commonly used by members of the working class in Great Britain. It is a relatively new word and its use is becoming more and more widespread each year. The internet age has aided this substantial growth, as tally-ho now commonly replaces more formal, older, outdated greetings such as sup alrite and hi
Alternatively, Tally-ho can be used as an exclamation, in situations where the speaker is in great surprise. It is commonly found in the equestrian world, where tally-ho is a variant form of 'lets-go' or 'allons-y'
Adam comes into a chatroom
"Adam: Tally-ho"
"Ben: Tally-ho, Adam"
"Charles: Greeting Adam"
"David: yes, a good day to you Adam"
Alternatively:
Adam is being ridden by Becky, fiercely and vigorously, and Becky has taken Adam by surprise.
"Adam: Tally-ho!!"
By Annabal
Tally-ho
A word borrowed from the English expression that is used when spotting a fox during hunting. This word is more commonly known for its usage when spotting a new female employee in the work-place that may be considered by the majority of the male workers to be of romantic interest.
A new female employee is observed pouring herself coffee while Mike and Jared are inconspicuously engaged in conversation in the hallway.
verb. origin, circa 1970's, How a pimp 'asks' for his money. Usually done with one hand out palm facing up and the other hand up with palm facing back toward him in a threatening manner.
The Caddi is low on gas so LeRoy 'walks' up to 'Flexible' and says... "Tally-Ho" ! see also tallywhacker.
By Kyle
Tally Ho
A word used by many British and common wealth Military personel in the 19th and 20th Centuarys.
It basically means charge.
Unfortunatly from the 1950's to the present day, this has become a common steriotype in america for what British people say when in fact that has been said more often in america than it ever has in Britain.
Mr. JohnEveryAmerican : Hay look a british person, Tally hopip pip