Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ciao

Interjection
/ˈchaʊ/
Definition
A casual greeting or farewell used in Italian and by speakers of Italian in other countries.
Examples
  • “Ciao! How have you been?”
  • “I’ll see you later. Ciao!”
  • “Ciao, my friend!”
Meaning
Ciao is an informal word that can be used to say both hello and goodbye. It conveys a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Synonyms
  • Hello
  • Goodbye