What does hey mean?
Hey means An exclamation to get attention..
Hey
/heɪ/ · interjection
Meaning
An exclamation to get attention..
Definitions by Sense
- 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.
- Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
- A meaningless beat marker or extra, filler syllable in song lyrics.
- To greet with a "hey"
Example Sentences
Hey, look at this!
Hey! Listen!
Hey! Stop that!
Hey! This is new!
Hey! How's it going?
Hey? How's that?
"Who 's a cur - now - hey?"
The chorus is "nana na na, nana na na hey hey hey, goodbye".
Synonyms for hey
Antonyms for hey
Related Words
Word Forms
- hay
- heigh
- heys
- heying
- heyed
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hey?
Common synonyms include oi, yo, blimey, gee whiz.
What is the opposite of hey?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hey in a sentence?
Hey, look at this!
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