howdy
interj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhaʊdi// UK //hˈaʊdi// howdy
interj. a friendly way to say hello to someone. It is a casual greeting used mostly in certain parts of the United States.
interj. a casual greeting used as a contraction of 'how do ye' or 'how do you do'. Primarily associated with Southern and Western American English dialects.
Howdy, it is nice to meet you.
The shopkeeper gave a cheerful howdy to every customer who walked through the door.
Clipping of howdy-do, from how-d'ye-do (“how do you do”).
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Usage
Used as a standalone greeting or followed by a name; informal in register.