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HEY
Proper noun
Hey (plural Heys)
A surname.
Statistics
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Hey is the 15508th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 1887 individuals. Hey is most common among White (82.94%) individuals.
Anagrams
• Yeh, hye, yeh
Etymology 1
Interjection
hey
An exclamation to get attention.
A protest or reprimand.
An expression of surprise.
An informal greeting, similar to hi.
A request for repetition or explanation; an expression of confusion.
A meaningless beat marker or extra, filler syllable in song lyrics.
Synonyms
• (exclamation to get attention): oi, yo; see also hey
• (expression of surprise): blimey, gee whiz, yowzah; see also wow
• (for repetition or explanation): eh, huh
• (informal greeting): hi, howdy, wotcher; see also hello
Etymology 2
Noun
hey (plural heys)
(country dancing) A choreographic figure in which three or more dancers weave between one another, passing by left and right shoulder alternately.
Etymology 3
See he.
Noun
hey (plural heys)
Alternative spelling of he (Hebrew letter)
Anagrams
• Yeh, hye, yeh
Source: Wiktionary
Hey, a. Etym: [See High.]
Definition: High. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Hey, interj. Etym: [OE. hei; cf. D. & G. hei.]
1. An exclamation of joy, surprise, or encouragement. Shak.
2. A cry to set dogs on. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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