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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 What our trading partner Canada is doing is say, hey, China, put your goods through Canada. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 But hey, this is a girl who requested that her college graduation gift be a trip to see the HOF in Canton. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 And even turning candy into a cocktail because, hey, cooking is supposed to be fun! — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 But hey, there’s room for all — no need to settle on just one. — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Aug. 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
  • Those are the features that could make the folding design useful after the initial wow factor wears off.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Elsewhere, Carolina Herrera will celebrate 45 years with a Wes Gordon show that is sure to wow, while Coach will honor a legendary 85 years with a runway show and special anniversary fête.
    — Morgan Evans, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of wow

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“Hey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hey. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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