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.”

intj

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 notes

In 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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"_____! Long time no see," she said, waving from across the street.

Etymology

A shortened, casual form of "how are you?", blended with "hi"; first recorded in American English in the 1940s.

· First attested 1940

Class of 1940 hiya joined the language around 1940.

acronym asperger automation bebop butch

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Rhymes for hiya

ya WYA MYA aya saya Maya kuya raya heya kaya Jaya diya

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Frequently asked questions

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.