hiya
9
8.0
- interjection
- /ˈhaɪjə/
- UK
:
hola
- Hiya pretty, what gives?
- say hiya
- hiya, babe
- Oh, hiya
Examples
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Hiya, ned, how are you, boy?
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"Hiya! I'm Axel!" Rotomotoman stared down at the small blue creature.
Fiction book (2002) -
Then you go, hiya, are you all right in there?
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, hiya, very exciting.
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Oh, hiya, Dad. Is Jerry around?
Fiction book (1996) -
Oh, hiya, dolls, how ya doin'?
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Babe Ruth patted me on the head and said, "Hiya, kid."
Fiction book (1996) -
Well, hiya, Hot Lips.
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And then Bion came on, sounding sober and sad, and he said, "Hiya fellas."
Fiction book (2002) -
Oh, hiya, how have you been?
Synonyms
∞
3.6
A short informal call to get someone's attention, greet, or show feelings such as surprise and annoyance
∞
1.0
A short friendly greeting you use when you meet someone
105
8.1
A friendly, informal way to say hello mainly in the southern United States
30
9.9
A short shout people use to greet someone or get their attention
27
9.9
A short informal greeting used to ask how someone is
5
9.9
A casual greeting shouted to say hello or get someone's attention
2
9.9
An excited shout used to say hello to someone
2
9.9
A casual way to say hello to someone
2
9.9
An informal word people use to say hello
2
9.9
A short, informal shout to greet someone or get attention
1
8.6
A friendly greeting used to get someone's attention
1
1.0
A short friendly word used to greet someone or get their attention
1
8.6
A friendly informal way to say hello
1
8.8
A Spanish word used to say hello in a friendly way
1
8.2
A French word used to say hello in the morning or early afternoon
1
1.0
A warm greeting that makes someone feel welcome
A friendly informal greeting to say hello
A friendly informal way to say hello
A Swahili greeting meaning hello used in East Africa
A casual hello used to ask how someone is doing
A friendly informal greeting asking how someone is
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Etymology
Hiya is a friendly, informal hello that likely comes from saying hi and ya ('you') quickly—like a fast 'hi, you'—so it feels casual and welcoming when you greet someone.