hey

interjection

ˈhā How to pronounce hey (audio)
Definition of heynext
as in ha
how delightful hey, I won the lottery!

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Recent Examples of hey Then Drew Durham says hey after another day of running his custom gear business out of his townhouse behind nearby Piedmont Middle School, before heading back to grab a table with friends on the patio. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026 But, hey, there’s always the possibility that AI might steal their job before any of that happens. — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 But hey, YouTube and a cruddy degradation stream can rock too. — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 17 July 2026 This stunning wine is only available in a three pack, but hey, why not, there’s still a few months left to enjoy it this summer. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hey
  1. ha
  2. wow
Interjection
  • His goons start the job, but Sang-il sends in one of his best men, Jang Tae-ha, to finish the job.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Entertainment Weekly ha reached out to Marvel and reps for Weaving for comment.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • The best word to describe initial impressions of the 48-year-old former college safety would be, wow.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • Then he got put out into the big, wide world and he’s realized that, wow, not everyone has the best of intentions.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2026
Definition of wow

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“Hey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hey. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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