hey

Pronunciation

• enPR: hā
• IPA ^(key): /heɪ/
• SAMPA: /heI/

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Homophones

• hay

Interjection

Interjection hey

1. (informal) You say, "hey" in greeting when you meet or see somebody.

   Hey, how's it going? [Hello, how are you?]

2. (informal) You shout (say loudly) "hey" to get someone to notice you.

   Hey, what are you doing!?

   Hey, stop doing that!

Synonyms

• hello
• hi