howdy
pronunciation
How to pronounce howdy in British English:
UK [ˈhaʊdi]
How to pronounce howdy in American English:
US [ˈhaʊdi]
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- Noun:
- an expression of greeting
Word Origin
- howdy
- 1837, earlier how de (1828), first recorded in Southern U.S. dialect, contraction of how do you do (1630s), phrase inquiring after someone's health; earlier how do ye (1560s).
Example
- 1. Howdy , friend ! What 's your name ?
- 2. When I register on some websites and then log in again , I 'll see a message saying " howdy colm , welcome back ! "
- 3. Captain howdy , do you think my mom 's pretty ?
- 4. Boy howdy , he wasn 't kidding .
- 5. Howdy , tom . Who were you talking to at the snack bar ?