Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hail-fellow-well-met

idiom
/ˈheɪlˈfɛloʊ wɛl ˈmɛt/
Definition
A friendly and cheerful person who is congenial and sociable.
Examples
  • At the party, he was such a hail-fellow-well-met, chatting with everyone and making jokes.
  • Her hail-fellow-well-met attitude made her very popular among her peers.
Meaning
The term describes someone who is outgoing and amiable, often making others feel comfortable in social situations.
Synonyms
  • gregarious
  • sociable
  • amiable