hidy

[ hahy-dee ]

interjection

, South Midland U.S.

1. howdy ¹ (used as a greeting).

Example Sentences

“Hidy, Elsie, them flares sure are lookin’ good, that’s for sure,” they’d say.

From Literature

“Hidy, Miss Eggers,” he said, tipping an imaginary hat and sliding into the southern West Virginia vernacular.

From Literature

Hidy and Howdy, the valium-addled anthropomorphic polar bears chosen to represent those Olympics, would be more at home at an off-brand Saskatchewan amusement park than the world’s greatest showcase of cold-weather athletics.

From Slate

Two adorable polar bears wearing identical cowboy outfits, Hidy and Howdy were the first dual mascots for the Games.

From Reuters

The brother and sister duo were named to represent the region’s well-known hospitality, with Hidy being an extension of “hi” and Howdy named after the Western American greeting.

From Reuters