an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
Used in a Sentence
howdy
How to use howdy in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for howdy.
Editorial note
Who knows, but boy-howdy if it walks like a troll...
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Quick take
an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of howdy gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for howdy.
noun
an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
See also: hello, hullo, hi, how-do-you-do
Example sentences
Who knows, but boy-howdy if it walks like a troll...
With specific reference to you being in Iowa: howdy! I live in a rice field in Central Japan.
If you thought you had to work more after the first round of layoffs, boy howdy; after round two, you might as well park your cot in the office. Worse, in round 2 and 3 the severance packages get smaller and smaller.
I'm sure this is an instinct that is usually very beneficial, but boy howdy does it ever cause an inordinate amount of kvetching on the tubes.
Like I mentioned last time I appreciate an overview of modern Java practices but boy howdy I can't discern if this is clever trolling or a cheap way to make me read Part 3.
Their mere howdy-do was a lie, because _they_ didn't care how you did, except they were undertakers. To the ordinary inquirer you lied in return; for you made no conscientious diagnostic of your case, but answered at random, and usually missed it considerably.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use howdy in a sentence?
Who knows, but boy-howdy if it walks like a troll...
What does howdy mean?
an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
What part of speech is howdy?
howdy is commonly used as noun.