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

1. Hawaii (approved especially for use with zip code).

2. Meteorology.,  heat index. Also H.I.

H.I.

⁴

abbreviation

1. Hawaiian Islands.

2. Meteorology.,  heat index. Also HI

HI

¹

abbreviation

1. Hawaii (state)

2. Hawaiian Islands

hi

²

/ haɪ /

1. an informal word for hello

hi

³

/ haɪ /

interjection

1. an expression used to attract attention

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

C20: originally US, from _hiya

Origin of hi²

C15 hy; compare _hey

Example Sentences

Bookmark this site and revisit all weekend to see new actors, directors, documentarians and international icons who couldn’t wait to say hi to us.

From Los Angeles Times

He doesn’t fly it much anymore, but given the occasion he resolved to visit his plane as soon as he could to “say hi,” like a lifelong friend you see around holidays and special occasions.

From Los Angeles Times

“We like the community showing up to say hi to the dogs, which helps them have positive experiences in meeting new people,” Johnston says.

From Los Angeles Times

She dialed Calvert, who answered with a chipper: “Oh, hi, honey! Are you coming for lunch?”

From Los Angeles Times

“Tough to get out like I used to, but please say hi if you see me around.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• hello 
• nod 
• ovation 
• reception 
• salute