howdy
Definition
- Interjection:
- An informal expression of greeting: "howdy" is a casual, friendly word used to say hello, primarily in the Southern United States. It is a contraction of the phrase "How do you do?"
Examples of Usage
- Interjection:
Advanced Usage
- "Howdy, folks!": A common, warm greeting used to address a group of people informally.
Variants and Related Words
- How-do-you-do (noun, formal): A formal greeting or an awkward situation.
- Hello (interjection): A standard, universal greeting.
Synonyms
- Hello: A standard greeting.
- Hi: A common, informal greeting.
- Hey: A very casual greeting.
Related Phrases
- Howdy-do (noun, informal): Sometimes used similarly to "how-do-you-do" to refer to a fuss or commotion.
Related Idioms
- Say howdy: To greet someone.
Noun
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an expression of greeting
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every morning they exchanged polite hellos
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