from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
"Hello!" or an equivalent greeting.
from the English-language Wiktionary
An expression of greeting.
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An expression or gesture of greeting.
from Free Scrabble Dictionary
verb-intransitive
To call "hello.”.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
interjection
Used to greet someone, answer the telephone, or express surprise.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A greeting (salutation) said when meeting someone or acknowledging someone’s arrival or presence.
from the English-language Wiktionary
A greeting used when answering the telephone.
from the English-language Wiktionary
A call for response if it is not clear if anyone is present or listening, or if a telephone conversation may have been disconnected.
from the English-language Wiktionary
Used sarcastically to imply that the person addressed or referred to has done something the speaker or writer considers to be foolish.
from the English-language Wiktionary
An exclamation designed to attract the attention of a person at a distance; also, a mere greeting between persons meeting.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
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