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 But hey, the dating pool isn’t the easiest place to swim these days, so live and let live. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 So if that’s you, the Edge is here because hey — time truly is a flat circle. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026 Like, hey, here is Match Window 14, and here are the fixtures for that match week. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026 But hey, the good news for White Sox fans is that the team has another opportunity to bring out a complete nobody to throw the first pitch for game four on Thursday night. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hey
  1. ha
  2. wow
Interjection
  • La libertad de Venezuela nunca ha sido una causa lejana para mí.
    — Michael Vasquez, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • Go for a classic Kendra shape like these Lee Luxe Gold Drop earrings with new, eye-catching green crystals sure to wow.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Others will wow not only cinephiles but the mainstream voters in the Academy.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of wow

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