hi

¹

[ hahy ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of greeting) hello!

hi

²

[ hahy ]

adjective

1. an informal, simplified spelling of high:

   hi fidelity.

HI

³

abbreviation for

1. Hawaii (approved especially for use with zip code).
2. Meteorology. heat index. Also H.I.

H.I.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. Hawaiian Islands.
2. Meteorology. heat index. Also HI

hi

¹

/ haɪ /

interjection

1. an expression used to attract attention

hi

²

/ haɪ /

sentence substitute

1. See hello
   an informal word for hello

HI

³

abbreviation for

1. Hawaii (state)
2. Hawaiian Islands

Word History and Origins

Origin of hi¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English hy, perhaps variant of hei hey

Word History and Origins

Origin of hi¹

C15 hy; compare hey

Origin of hi²

C20: originally US, from hiya

Example Sentences

Hart Electric LLC An Illinois- based manufacturer of electrical components, and H.I. Cable.

From The Daily Beast

Hart Electric LLC, An Illinois-based manufacturer of electrical components, and H.I. Cable.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• hello
• nod
• ovation
• reception
• salute