hello

hi

Informal spoken salutation

• howdyInformal rural greeting
• greetingsExpressions upon meeting
• salutationsFormal words of welcome

hey · yo · sup · hiya · heya · ahoy · yoohoo · oi · what's up · g'day

welcome

Hospitable greeting offered

• greetingsExpressions upon meeting
• salutationsFormal words of welcome
• receptionAct of receiving guests

hospitality · warmth · open arms · embrace · arrival · entrance · visitor · guest · newcomer · introduction

hola

Spanish salutation

• bonjourFrench word for hello
• ciaoItalian dual-purpose salutation
• alohaHawaiian multipurpose greeting

shalom · namaste · salaam · konnichiwa · privet · salve

goodbye

Departing salutation

• byeParting utterance
• farewellLeave-taking expression
• adieuFormal leave-taking

adios · au revoir · sayonara · ciao · aloha · shalom · ta-ta · cheerio · later · so long

buddy

Informal term for companion

• palClose trusted companion
• matePartner or companion
• dudeInformal word for man

bro · friend · amigo · homie · chum · fella · sis · partner · compadre · stranger

dear

Treasured or costly

• darlingBeloved person or pet
• honeyBees' viscous nectar product
• sweetieFond nickname for someone

love · sweetheart · sunshine · angel · baby · babe · sugar · precious · pet · treasure

• social interactiongreeting, goodbye, hi, bye, sorry
• Common Phrasesgoodbye, thank you, please, sorry, excuse me
• Pleasantriesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me
• social interactionsgoodbye, talk, nod, chat, conversation
• two-syllablesapple, baby, better, candle, chicken
• courtesiesplease, thank you, thanks, sorry, excuse me