Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
how-dye-do
phrase
/haʊ daɪ ˈdu/
Definition
A polite greeting or a friendly inquiry about someone’s well-being.
Examples
- When I met her, she greeted me with a cheerful, ‘How-dye-do!’
- At the party, everyone was saying ‘how-dye-do’ to one another.
Meaning
The phrase ‘how-dye-do’ is often used as a conversational opener, expressing interest in the other person’s state or feelings.
Synonyms
- How do you do?
- Hello
- Greetings
