intj
hiya
HEYE-uh
Hiya (intj) means a casual, friendly way of saying hello. Example: “Hiya! Long time no see," she said, waving from across the street.”
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A casual, friendly way of saying hello.
""Hiya! Long time no see," she said, waving from across the street."
How to use hiya
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA relaxed, chatty way to say hi.
When to use it
Very informal — fine among friends, not for professional emails or formal writing.
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Etymology
A shortened, casual form of "how are you?", blended with "hi"; first recorded in American English in the 1940s.
Class of 1940
hiya joined the language around 1940.
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What does “hiya” mean?
The word “hiya” means a casual, friendly way of saying hello. In plain terms, a relaxed, chatty way to say hi.
How do you pronounce “hiya”?
“Hiya” is pronounced HEYE-uh (/ˈhaɪ(j)ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “hiya” in a sentence?
Here is “hiya” used in a sentence: “"Hiya! Long time no see," she said, waving from across the street.”
What part of speech is “hiya”?
“Hiya” is an intj.
Where does the word “hiya” come from?
The word “hiya” dates back to around 1940. A shortened, casual form of "how are you?", blended with "hi"; first recorded in American English in the 1940s.
