Hullo

//hʌˈləʊ// intj, noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of hello. UK, alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    an expression of greeting wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of hello. UK, alt-of, alternative
Intj
  1. 1
    Alternative form of hello (Greeting.) New-Zealand, UK, alt-of, alternative

    "There he is, now. Bang went the front door open and shut. Harry shouted: “Hullo, you people. Down in five minutes.”"

  2. 2
    Alternative form of hello (expressing puzzlement or discovery) New-Zealand, UK, alt-of, alternative, dated

    "Suddenly Sydney gave an exclamation. ‘Hullo! — The front door’s closed!’"

Synonyms

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alrightciaohellohellohihiya

Example

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"Whether you say hullo or hello, you are greeting a person in the same manner."

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