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hi

UK/haɪ/ US/haːj/ very common informal

noun

1.

an expression of greeting

  • “every morning they exchanged polite hellos”
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2.

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

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Origin

American English. First recorded reference is to speech of a Kansas Indian (1862); originally to attract attention, probably a variant of Middle English hey, hy (circa 1475). Also an exclamation to call attention. See hey.

Phrases

  • hi there
  • hi-bye friend

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