Hey
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /heɪ/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Hey is an interjection meaning An exclamation to get attention.
Meaning
An exclamation to get attention.
More Meanings
- 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! Listen!
Hey! Stop that!
Hey? How's that?
Hey! This is new!
Word Forms
- heys
- heying
- heyed
Synonyms for hey
Depending on context, synonyms include oi, yo, blimey, yowzah, eh, huh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drummer, doh, say, heil, salute, psst.
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