howdy
/ˈhaʊdi/
interjection
- Used as a friendly greeting, especially in informal or rural contexts.
- Howdy, folks! Welcome to the county fair.
- Howdy, partner! It's good to see you again.
- He walked in and said, 'Howdy, everyone!'
Antonyms
verb
- To greet someone with a 'howdy'.
- She howdied the guests as they arrived at the party.
- I howdied my neighbor when I saw him in the yard.
- The cowboy howdied the tourists from his horse.
noun
- A friendly greeting or hello.
- He gave a cheerful howdy to everyone he passed on the street.
- The old man tipped his hat and offered a warm howdy.
- She sent a quick howdy in the chat before starting the meeting.