hi

¹ American  

[hahy] / haɪ /

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of greeting) hello!

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hi ² American  

[hahy] / haɪ /

adjective

1. an informal, simplified spelling of high.

   hi fidelity.

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HI ³ American  

abbreviation

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

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

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H.I. ⁴ American  

abbreviation

1. Hawaiian Islands.

2. Meteorology. heat index. Also HI

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HI ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Hawaii (state)

2. Hawaiian Islands

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hi ² British  

/ haɪ /

1. an informal word for hello

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hi ³ British  

/ haɪ /

interjection

1. an expression used to attract attention

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Etymology

Origin of hi

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English hy, perhaps variant of hei hey

Example Sentences

It was very easy to do hi in Morse code.

From Literature

“I’m going to see your mom. Come say hi in a few. She’s tired but having a pretty good day.”

From Literature

So quiet that I can’t remember the last time he said hi or even made eye contact with me.

From Literature

It makes a little sound as I send a text that says “hi mom.”

From Literature

If you ever feel like grabbing a coffee or saying hi, I’d love that.

From Salon

Related Words

• hello
• nod
• ovation
• reception
• salute