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, as long as teams are willing to play by rules set forth by agencies, teams like the Hawks should keep taking advantage. — Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2026 But, hey, the guys wanted to join the walk, as did thousands of others in Kansas City. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 So then, Peter rolled out the idea and, hey, everybody’s got a project in Greenwich Village in the Sixties. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026 But hey, the factory workers do finally get their pizza party during the credits! — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hey
  1. ha
  2. wow
Interjection
  • We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ha
Interjection
  • Amateur astronomy is a popular hobby in the Bay Area, and there’s plenty happening in our night skies this summer and early fall to illuminate and wow.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • And wow, look at that, Palmer stars on The 'Burbs, a Peacock show that was just renewed for a second season.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of wow

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“Hey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hey. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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