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how do
interjection
, Dialect.
- how do you do (used as a greeting).
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Word History and Origins
Origin of how do1
First recorded in 1885–90
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Example Sentences
She tried the direct, how-do-you-do handshake approach, but was blocked by a burly aide-de-camp.
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Then he of Clusium would flutter and say, How-do-you-do, in squeaky crow tones.
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I didnt scarcely say how-do to you last night, Uncle, she said.
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"Put him down now, Mrs. Molly, and come and say other how-do-you-does," he called softly.
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Dinah Oh, Mr. Pim, you mustn't run away without even saying how-do-you-do!
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She acknowledged the flattery of my look with a patronizing smile and a "How-do-you-think-you're-going-to-like-your-job?"
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