hi

interjection

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\ ˈhī(-ē)

Definition of hi

(Entry 1 of 2)

—used especially as a greeting just called to say hi

abbreviation

Definition of HI (Entry 2 of 2)

1 Hawaii

2 high intensity

3 humidity index

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Recent Examples on the Web: Interjection Bobby Flay was also having dinner with some friends and dropped by Giada's table to say hi. — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 23 July 2022 That intersection calls for both high-shine and raver looks, as well as comfort-minded oversized silhouettes and athleisure finding its way into evening (hi, catsuits). — Kerry Pieri, Harper's BAZAAR, 13 July 2022 Who knows, Blake might stop by to say hi come September when The Voice returns! — Selena Barrientos, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2022 Genesis then walked out with his mask on, sat next to the piano and said hi to the crowd. — Tristan Balagtas, PEOPLE.com, 28 Dec. 2021 That means, for example, that when Jennifer Coolidge said hi to a second season of The White Lotus, the show became ineligible to compete in the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2021 Selena Gomez says hi to Sam and Britney at the party. — Emily Burack, Town & Country, 10 June 2022 Say hi to this super high-quality, portable speaker. — Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 2 June 2022 During an early commercial break, Andrew Garfield went over to say hi to Billie Eilish and Finneas (who later took home the Oscar for Best Original Song). — Mia Mcniece, PEOPLE.com, 28 Mar. 2022 See More

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