I say
Definition of I say
British, old-fashioned
1 —used to express surprise, shock, etc. I say! Isn't that your friend over there? I say! That's a wonderful idea.
2 —used to attract the attention of someone I say (there). Can you help me?
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: the 9th letter of the English alphabet
: a graphic representation of this letter
: a speech counterpart of orthographic i
: industrial
: initial
: intelligence
: imaginary unit
: to express in words : state
: to state as opinion or belief : declare
: utter, pronounce
: something that is said : statement
: an expression of opinion
: a right or power to influence action or decision
: about, approximately
: for example : as
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