hiya
/ (ˈhaɪjə, ˌhaɪˈjɑː) /
sentence substitute
an informal term of greeting
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Which of the following animal names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?
Word Origin for hiya
C20: shortened from how are you?
Words nearby hiya
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Example sentences from the Web for hiya
If we go up to fight against Rezu, who will lead us in the battle, O Hiya?
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