Hiya

//ˈhaɪ(j)ə// intj

intj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    An informal greeting, hi, hello.

    "Hiya, love, how's you?"

  2. 2
    A kiai, shouted as a limb is swung in attack.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Shortened from how are you?, with influence from hi. US, 1940s.

Etymology 2

Onomatopoeic.

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