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howdy

interjection
how·​dy | \ ˈhau̇-dÄ“ How to pronounce howdy (audio) \

Definition of howdy

—used to express greeting
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 So, howdy. Thank you, Connecticut College, for this great honor and the class to 2017 for allowing me to join in this beautiful celebration. — Time Staff, Time, "Colson Whitehead at Connecticut College Graduation: 'There Are as Many Yous as There Are Stars in the Sky"," 22 May 2017

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First Known Use of howdy

1712, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for howdy

alteration of how do ye

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howdy

interjection
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English Language Learners Definition of howdy

US —used as an informal greeting

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