Howdy: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
howdy
[ หhaสdi ]
greeting
used as a friendly or informal way of saying hello
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| howdy |
Used in informal and friendly settings, often in the southern United States or among those wanting to sound folksy or cowboy-like.
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| greetings |
A formal and polite way to say hello, often used in written communications or when addressing a group.
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| hello |
Versatile and neutral, good for any setting, from formal to informal situations.
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| hi |
Informal but widely accepted, suitable for both friends and new acquaintances in a casual setting.
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| hey |
Used in casual and friendly settings, especially among acquaintances and friends.
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Examples of usage
- Howdy, how are you doing?
- Howdy, partner!
Translations
Translations of the word "howdy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น olรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฎเคธเฅเคคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช hallo
๐ฎ๐ฉ halo
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ czeลฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใซใกใฏ
๐ซ๐ท salut
๐ช๐ธ hola
๐น๐ท merhaba
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ํ์ธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุญุจุง
๐จ๐ฟ ahoj
๐ธ๐ฐ ahoj
๐จ๐ณ ไฝ ๅฅฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลพivjo
๐ฎ๐ธ hallรณ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัำะปะตะผ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แฏแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ salam
๐ฒ๐ฝ hola
Etymology
The term 'howdy' originated in the United States in the 19th century as a colloquial greeting among cowboys and frontiersmen. It is a contraction of the phrase 'how do ye,' which was a common greeting in rural areas. Over time, 'howdy' became widely recognized as a friendly and informal way to say hello.