hey
Americaninterjection
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(used as an exclamation to call attention or to express pleasure, surprise, bewilderment, etc.)
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Informal. hello: used as a greeting.
interjection
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an expression indicating surprise, dismay, discovery, etc, or calling for another's attention
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an exclamation used for emphasis at the end of a statement, or alone to seek repetition or confirmation of another person's statement
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an exclamation used by conjurors to herald the climax of a trick
Etymology
Origin of hey
1150–1200; Middle English hei
Example Sentences
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Mazzei adds, “Unfortunately with the structure of the way credits work, there’s no actual official way to say, ‘Hey, we made this movie together’ other than to share a film-by credit.
From Los Angeles Times
“Hey, Chitto,” she said, coming to a stop.
From Literature
“Hey, Dara,” he says in a voice as calm as the evening water.
From Literature
“Hey,” he replies with a glance at my turquoise backpack.
From Literature
More like, hey, it’s okay, hey, I’m here, hey, you’re doing fine.
From Literature
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