intj
hiya
HEYE-uh
intj
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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.