Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

howdy

interjection
/ˈhaʊdi/
Definition
A casual greeting or salutation.
Examples
  • “Howdy, partner! How have you been?”
  • “He walked into the room and said, ‘Howdy!'”
  • “She always greets me with a cheerful ‘Howdy!”
Meaning
Howdy is often used as a friendly way to say hello, especially in the southern United States.
Synonyms
  • Hello
  • Hi
  • Hey