hi
1- (used as an exclamation of greeting); hello!
Origin of hi
1hi
2- an informal, simplified spelling of high: hi fidelity.
HI
- Hawaii (approved especially for use with zip code).
H.I.
- Hawaiian Islands.
- Meteorology. heat index.
Related Words for hi
letter, nod, ovation, salute, reception, hello, card, welcome, howdy, hi, hail, salutation, blow, respects, acknowledgment, testimonial, aloha, note, notice, attentionExamples from the Web for hi
Contemporary Examples of hi
People we pass on the street, sit next to on the subway, say hi to at work every day.
‘High Maintenance,’ Like a Good High, Is Funny and Sometimes UnsettlingCaitlin Dickson
November 11, 2014
And he said hi back and smiled and sort of patted the baby on the head and everything.
Robin crossed to me from across the room, got down to my level, and whispered “Hi, how are you?”
Below is the email response I received: Hi, thank you but we respectfully decline.
After you insisted, you write that, “no one from the crew would meet my eyes or say hi.”
Historical Examples of hi
As he approached the recumbent figure he yelled a panted "Hi, there!"
The Woman-HatersJoseph C. Lincoln
"Hi, you—what's your name—Jennie Lind—come in here," he hailed.
Mary-'GustaJoseph C. Lincoln
It was clearly my duty to call his attention to it; so I said, "Hi!"
Masterpieces of MysteryVarious
"Hi, Stella," said Mabel, up on one elbow and looking fuzzily at me.
Sorry: Wrong DimensionRoss Rocklynne
Truth is, sir, Hi wanted to ask Miss Wallace what she would like for dinner.
The Pirate of PanamaWilliam MacLeod Raine
hi
1- an informal word for hello
Word Origin for hi
hi
2- an expression used to attract attention
Word Origin for hi
HI
- Hawaii (state)
- Hawaiian Islands
Word Origin and History for hi
greeting, 1862, American English (first recorded reference is to speech of a Kansas Indian), originally to attract attention (15c.), probably a variant of Middle English hy, hey (late 15c.) also an exclamation to call attention. Extended form hiya attested from 1940.