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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