NYT Dictionary

HIYA

/ˈhaɪ(j)ə/
InterjectionGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024

Meaning

An informal greeting, hi, hello.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

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

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ciaogood morninggood daygood eveninggood morrowgreetingsheavenohellohello thereheyday

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 5 recorded puzzles:

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