howdy
1 Americannoun
plural
howdiesnoun
plural
howdiesEtymology
Origin of howdy
First recorded in 1820–30; from the phrase how do ye?
Example Sentences
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“Boy howdy is the media not ready for that.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2024
Ash Wednesday he left us to go meet his Maker; Boy howdy!
From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2022
“Finally, at last, boy howdy hey, welcome to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures,” Tom Hanks said at a media preview last week.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2021
And boy howdy, she was very unhappy with me for bringing it up.
From Slate • Jun. 20, 2021
“Boy howdy, Miss Love,” said I, still amazed at the change.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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