Synonyms for hi
- interjection
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- interj. 1
A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival.
I just dropped by to say “hi”.
- n. 1
The word "hi" used as a greeting.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hi | steady | |
| howdy | rising | |
| ayo | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 2 letters
- yo1
- 3 letters
- hey1, ayo2
- 5 letters
- hello2, howdy2, hullo
- 8 letters
- greeting2
- 9 letters
- greetings2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ayo2 = 2 syllables).