Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
how-now
Phrase
/haʊ naʊ/
Definition
A phrase used to express surprise or to inquire about someone’s well-being or a situation.
Examples
- How-now! What brings you here at this hour?
- He’s been gone for quite a time, how-now, I wonder where he could be?
Meaning
The term ‘how-now’ is an informal greeting or expression of interest, often used when encountering someone unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- What’s up
- How are you
- What’s going on?
