howdy

/ˈhaʊdi/
/ˈhaʊdi/
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Other forms: howdies

Definitions of howdy
  1. noun
    an expression of greeting
    synonyms: hello, hi, how-do-you-do, hullo
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    type of:
    greeting, salutation
    (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Pronunciation
US
/ˈhaʊdi/
UK
/ˈhaʊdi/
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