interjection
- used as a greeting; hello
Usage: informal; chiefly American
Examples
- Howdy, neighbor! How are you doing today?
- The cowboy tipped his hat and said, ‘Howdy, ma’am.’
- Howdy, folks! Welcome to our little town.
- She gave a friendly howdy to everyone she passed on the street.
- Howdy there, stranger! You new around these parts?
- The shopkeeper greeted customers with a cheerful howdy.