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greets

Greets (verb) means Third-person singular of greet: says hello to, or welcomes someone. Example: “She greets every customer with a warm smile.”

verb

Third-person singular of greet: says hello to, or welcomes someone.

"She greets every customer with a warm smile."

noun

Informal, plural: friendly shout-outs or acknowledgements sent to other people, especially in online or subculture communities (e.g., named in the credits/scrolltext of a demo or mixtape).

"The coder added a list of greets to his friends at the end of the program's intro screen."

How to use greets

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the everyday verb for saying hello to someone, or (as slang) friendly mentions given to other people in a community.

When to use it

The "shout-out" noun sense is internet/subculture slang, not standard usage.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “greets” mean?

The word “greets” means third-person singular of greet: says hello to, or welcomes someone. In plain terms, either the everyday verb for saying hello to someone, or (as slang) friendly mentions given to other people in a community.

How do you pronounce “greets”?

“Greets” is pronounced greets (/ɡɹiːts/ in IPA).

How do you use “greets” in a sentence?

Here is “greets” used in a sentence: “She greets every customer with a warm smile.”

What part of speech is “greets”?

Depending on how it is used, “greets” can be a verb and a noun.

Is “greets” a common word?

“Greets” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “greets” have?

“Greets” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: third-person singular of greet: says hello to, or welcomes someone.