used especially as a greeting
just called to say hi

HI

2 of 2

abbreviation

1
Hawaii
2
high intensity
3
humidity index

Examples of hi in a Sentence

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Interjection
As the sketch begins, the Bait and Hamlet actor is seen dancing to disco light in his dressing room, as SNL UK cast members George Fouracres and Ayoade Bamgboye enter to say hi. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026 Korean skin care is easier than ever to access, especially because tons of Allure editor favorites—hi, CosRx, Beauty of Joseon, Anua, and Haruharu Wonder—are all available on Amazon. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026 According to the staff, the remote-control robot is programmed to dance, say hi and do hand movements like making a heart shape, a high-five or shaking hands. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026 Y'all say hi, Robert Earl Keen! Joey Guerra, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hi

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Middle English hy

First Known Use

Interjection

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hi was in the 15th century

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“Hi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

hi

interjection
used especially as a greeting

Medical Definition

HI

abbreviation
hemagglutination inhibition

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