Howdy
interjection
A friendly greeting, short for 'how do you do?'.
Howdy! I haven't seen you for a long time.
Often appears as...
- howdy partner
- howdy stranger
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
A friendly greeting, short for 'how do you do?'.
Howdy! I haven't seen you for a long time.
Often appears as...
- howdy partner
- howdy stranger
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Howdy is informal, often used with friends or casual acquaintances rather than in professional settings.
Howdy, how's it going with the new guitar lessons?
Pro Tip 2/3Regional Flavor
Howdy is associated with Southern and Western American English, giving a regional touch to your greeting.
Howdy, y'all ready for the rodeo today?
Pro Tip 3/3Friendly Tone
Using 'howdy' often conveys a warm, friendly attitude and can make the conversation seem more personal.
Howdy, Jenna! That's a lovely dress you're wearing.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Howdy is informal, often used with friends or casual acquaintances rather than in professional settings.
Howdy, how's it going with the new guitar lessons?
Pro Tip 2/3Regional Flavor
Howdy is associated with Southern and Western American English, giving a regional touch to your greeting.
Howdy, y'all ready for the rodeo today?
Pro Tip 3/3Friendly Tone
Using 'howdy' often conveys a warm, friendly attitude and can make the conversation seem more personal.
Howdy, Jenna! That's a lovely dress you're wearing.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Use
Howdy is informal, often used with friends or casual acquaintances rather than in professional settings.
Howdy, how's it going with the new guitar lessons?
Pro Tip 2/3Regional Flavor
Howdy is associated with Southern and Western American English, giving a regional touch to your greeting.
Howdy, y'all ready for the rodeo today?
Pro Tip 3/3Friendly Tone
Using 'howdy' often conveys a warm, friendly attitude and can make the conversation seem more personal.
Howdy, Jenna! That's a lovely dress you're wearing.
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Casey roughly plus or minus we have a call who is our call from who are we on the line with howdy this is Alistair Hayden calling in from Victor Idaho hi Alistair how are you good how are you guys we just experienced totality here a few minutes behind you all and I just
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The basic problem with working in an office is you're just not in control of your work environment. Howdy, my name is Matt, and I'm the CEO of Automattic,
Video examples
Watch the Total Solar...
Casey roughly plus or minus we have a call who is our call from who are we on the line with howdy this is Alistair Hayden calling in from Victor Idaho hi Alistair how are you good how are you guys we just experienced totality here a few minutes behind you all and I just
Video examples
Why working from home is...
The basic problem with working in an office is you're just not in control of your work environment. Howdy, my name is Matt, and I'm the CEO of Automattic,
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