 how-do-you-do |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an awkward situation | |
| Synonyms: | how-d'ye-do | |
| Examples: | "that's a fine how-d'ye-do" |
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| Related terms: | situation situation | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an expression of greeting | |
| Synonyms: | hello hi howdy hullo | |
| Examples: | "every morning they exchanged polite hellos" |
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| Related terms: | greeting | |
| Similar spelling: |
how-d'ye-do |
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