Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A casual way to get someone's attention or greet them.
Hey
/heɪ/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
'What's injudicious, hey?'
'No, no, no; not with good cause, hey?
"Hey, wait a minute!
Etymology:
Derived from Middle English hei (late 13c.), related to German hei, used similarly as an interjection. It is an expressive word often used in informal conversation.
Usage Statistics:
333 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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