Hey
interjection
Used to get attention, express surprise, enthusiasm, or disagreement.
Hey, listen! I have something to tell you.
Often appears as...
- hey
- listen!
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used as a informal greetings or to attract attention.
Hey, how are you?
Often appears as...
- hey
- buddy!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to express pleasure, surprise, excitement, or satisfaction.
Hey! I won the lottery!
Often appears as...
- hey
- i won!
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used to get attention, express surprise, enthusiasm, or disagreement.
Hey, listen! I have something to tell you.
Often appears as...
- hey
- listen!
Usage tips
Colloquial
interjection
Used as a informal greetings or to attract attention.
Hey, how are you?
Often appears as...
- hey
- buddy!
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to express pleasure, surprise, excitement, or satisfaction.
Hey! I won the lottery!
Often appears as...
- hey
- i won!
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabber
Use 'hey' to catch someone's attention, especially if they seem distracted.
Hey, you've dropped your keys!
Pro Tip 2/3Express Disagreement
'Hey' can show you disagree with something or find it unfair, often in a casual way.
Hey, that's not what we agreed on!
Pro Tip 3/3Startle Response
Saying 'hey' can be a spontaneous reaction when something surprising happens.
Hey! You scared me!
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabber
Use 'hey' to catch someone's attention, especially if they seem distracted.
Hey, you've dropped your keys!
Pro Tip 2/3Express Disagreement
'Hey' can show you disagree with something or find it unfair, often in a casual way.
Hey, that's not what we agreed on!
Pro Tip 3/3Startle Response
Saying 'hey' can be a spontaneous reaction when something surprising happens.
Hey! You scared me!
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabber
Use 'hey' to catch someone's attention, especially if they seem distracted.
Hey, you've dropped your keys!
Pro Tip 2/3Express Disagreement
'Hey' can show you disagree with something or find it unfair, often in a casual way.
Hey, that's not what we agreed on!
Pro Tip 3/3Startle Response
Saying 'hey' can be a spontaneous reaction when something surprising happens.
Hey! You scared me!
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The science of stage...
for a pack of predators. But hey, the vertebrate hypothalamus has had millions of years more practice than you. Just before you go on stage, it's time to fight dirty and trick your brain. Stretch your arms up and breath deeply. This makes your hypothalamus trigger a relaxation response. Stage fright usually hits hardest right before a presentation,
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What does my headscarf...
However, I also acknowledge the fact that I was born with privilege. I was born with amazing parents, I was given an education and had the blessing of migrating to Australia. But also, I've been blessed with amazing mentors who've opened doors for me that I didn't even know were there. A mentor who said to me, "Hey, your story's interesting.
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Seven Superpowered...
these tassels also help the sharks blend in they give smaller fish a sense of security but little do they know they're about to become a delicious snack so while we may think of their cloak of invisibility as an incredible superpower i doubt every fish is going to agree with that but hey everyone's gotta eat
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The Reality Behind...
Like always trying to be like, hey, like this is important, you need to research. And I think as a whole too, we try to show more negative things about animals. Like it's not just a throw'em in a tank and be done. Is there a worry about the internet and the growing availability of reptiles online?
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An inside look at...
I thought hey maybe this isn't such an oppressive state after all I could gather as I liked I could rail against the government as I wanted nobody was going to black-bag me and disappear me but most importantly the Islamic University that I attended I met a young
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Adorable Tiger Cub...
weight as his brother now despite their good health life for young tigers is precarious globally over a third of captive-born sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood so you need to relax like your brother relax hey so giles has made a difficult
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Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean. Hey everyone, my name is Kelsey.
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Let's talk about sex -...
because it's a myth. You don't talk to kids about that stuff. It's just so embarrassing. And, hey, maybe that's OK. We've been outsourcing the facts of life for decades. We spend billions of dollars on it.
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ALAN! ALAN!... STEVE? PIPE...
hey hey hey you say alan what are you goons laughing at have you put something on my back have you i've not got time for your stupid jokes right i'm off cheerio
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Bear Gives a Warning...
Hey... I don't really have to tell you how magical this is, because who in the world wouldn't want to do this? Okay.
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The science of stage...
for a pack of predators. But hey, the vertebrate hypothalamus has had millions of years more practice than you. Just before you go on stage, it's time to fight dirty and trick your brain. Stretch your arms up and breath deeply. This makes your hypothalamus trigger a relaxation response. Stage fright usually hits hardest right before a presentation,
Video examples
What does my headscarf...
However, I also acknowledge the fact that I was born with privilege. I was born with amazing parents, I was given an education and had the blessing of migrating to Australia. But also, I've been blessed with amazing mentors who've opened doors for me that I didn't even know were there. A mentor who said to me, "Hey, your story's interesting.
Video examples
Seven Superpowered...
these tassels also help the sharks blend in they give smaller fish a sense of security but little do they know they're about to become a delicious snack so while we may think of their cloak of invisibility as an incredible superpower i doubt every fish is going to agree with that but hey everyone's gotta eat
Video examples
The Reality Behind...
Like always trying to be like, hey, like this is important, you need to research. And I think as a whole too, we try to show more negative things about animals. Like it's not just a throw'em in a tank and be done. Is there a worry about the internet and the growing availability of reptiles online?
Video examples
An inside look at...
I thought hey maybe this isn't such an oppressive state after all I could gather as I liked I could rail against the government as I wanted nobody was going to black-bag me and disappear me but most importantly the Islamic University that I attended I met a young
Video examples
Adorable Tiger Cub...
weight as his brother now despite their good health life for young tigers is precarious globally over a third of captive-born sumatran cubs won't make it to adulthood so you need to relax like your brother relax hey so giles has made a difficult
Video examples
Surf Sisters - Ep. 2 PIPE...
A lot of our participants, it's their first time putting on a wet suit, it's their first time going in the water, and so they sign up 'cause they're like afraid of the ocean. Hey everyone, my name is Kelsey.
Video examples
Let's talk about sex -...
because it's a myth. You don't talk to kids about that stuff. It's just so embarrassing. And, hey, maybe that's OK. We've been outsourcing the facts of life for decades. We spend billions of dollars on it.
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ALAN! ALAN!... STEVE? PIPE...
hey hey hey you say alan what are you goons laughing at have you put something on my back have you i've not got time for your stupid jokes right i'm off cheerio
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Bear Gives a Warning...
Hey... I don't really have to tell you how magical this is, because who in the world wouldn't want to do this? Okay.
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Anthony Quinn
Mexican Actor
I mean, a Mexican boy couldn't be anything else but an Indian. And why did you take the name of Quinn, they used to say to me. Hey, you're an Indian, so I played Indians.
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Michael Sorrentino
American Celebrity
Hey, I live life by the moment. I have no regrets. I live it to the fullest. I have made a lot of mistakes in my life and I'm learning from them. I'm 'The Situation.
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Liz Carmouche
American Mixed Martial Artist
Hey look, I respect Ronda. She's done so much for the sport of women's MMA. I'm never going to take anything away from her.
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Parker Posey
American Actress
Hey, the TV was my friend. As a child, I always said, 'I want to live in there someday.
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Kevin Federline
American Musician
Hey, I don't drink or go wild anymore, but I can still be the life of the party.
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Scott Eastwood
American Actor
I'm single... if girls like me, hey, that's great. I think that's awesome.
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Mike McCready
American Musician
I really liked Stevie Ray Vaughn, so hey - I tried to look like him.
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Johnny Van Zant
American Musician
I think, hey, everybody has a right to change their mind.
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Cheech Marin
American Comedian
Hey, I was raised in the church.
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Gillian Jacobs
American Actress
Hey, I'm nothing but honest!
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Anthony Quinn
Mexican Actor
I mean, a Mexican boy couldn't be anything else but an Indian. And why did you take the name of Quinn, they used to say to me. Hey, you're an Indian, so I played Indians.
Quote examples
Michael Sorrentino
American Celebrity
Hey, I live life by the moment. I have no regrets. I live it to the fullest. I have made a lot of mistakes in my life and I'm learning from them. I'm 'The Situation.
Quote examples
Liz Carmouche
American Mixed Martial Artist
Hey look, I respect Ronda. She's done so much for the sport of women's MMA. I'm never going to take anything away from her.
Quote examples
Parker Posey
American Actress
Hey, the TV was my friend. As a child, I always said, 'I want to live in there someday.
Quote examples
Kevin Federline
American Musician
Hey, I don't drink or go wild anymore, but I can still be the life of the party.
Quote examples
Scott Eastwood
American Actor
I'm single... if girls like me, hey, that's great. I think that's awesome.
Quote examples
Mike McCready
American Musician
I really liked Stevie Ray Vaughn, so hey - I tried to look like him.
Quote examples
Johnny Van Zant
American Musician
I think, hey, everybody has a right to change their mind.
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Cheech Marin
American Comedian
Hey, I was raised in the church.
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Gillian Jacobs
American Actress
Hey, I'm nothing but honest!
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