Hi

/haɪ/

Meaning & Definition

interjection

A casual greeting.

Hi! How have you been?

Used to attract attention or express surprise.

Hi! I didn't see you there.

An informal way to say hello.

She waved and said, 'Hi!' as she walked by.

A friendly or cheerful salutation.

I always say 'hi' to my neighbors when I see them.

A way to initiate a conversation.

He just walked up to me and said hi.

Middle English 'hi', likely of imitative origin, expressing greeting or surprise.

hi there

A friendly greeting or way to say hello.

hiya

An informal or casual way of saying hello.

say hi

To greet someone.

greet

To address with a gesture of respect or goodwill.

salutation

A gesture or utterance made as a greeting.

welcome

To greet someone in a warm and friendly manner.

Holla

When I saw my friend, I just shouted, 'Holla!'

In the street, people often say 'Yo' instead of 'Hi'.