Definition of Hello

1. Noun. An expression of greeting. "Every morning they exchanged polite hellos"

Exact synonyms: Hi, How-do-you-do, Howdy, Hullo
Generic synonyms: Greeting, Salutation

Definition of Hello

1. interj. & n. See Halloo.

Definition of Hello

1. Interjection. A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence. ¹

2. Interjection. A greeting used when answering the telephone. ¹

3. Interjection. A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected. ¹

4. Interjection. (colloquial) Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish. ¹

5. Interjection. An expression of puzzlement or discovery. ¹

6. Noun. "Hello!" or an equivalent greeting. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hello

1. to greet [v -ED, -ING, -ES or -S] - See also: greet

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hello

hellicat
hellicats
hellicograph
hellier
helliers
helling
hellion
hellions
hellish
hellishly
hellishness
hellishnesses
hellkite
hellkites
hellman
hello (current term)
hello girl
hello there
hello yourself, and see how you like it
helloed
helloes
helloing
hellos
hellova
hellp syndrome
hellraiser
hellraisers
hells
hellscape
hellscapes

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