hey
Yo, look here
Hey is a used generally for getting someone’s attention and varies in tone depending on whether the intention is greeting or warning.
It may also simply be an expression of surprise.
Common spoken greeting
- hiInformal spoken salutation
- howdyInformal rural greeting
- holaSpanish salutation
- bonjourFrench word for hello
ciao · aloha · shalom · namaste · salutations · yo · sup · hiya
Perceive sound attentively
notice · heads up · psst · ahem · yo · oi · excuse me · over here
Command to stop
- wowCry of amazement
- whatRequesting clarification or repetition
- ohSoft exclamation of realization
- huhUtterance seeking clarification
wait · really · seriously · no way · gosh · yikes · geez · goodness
Relaxed and informal
Playful romantic attention
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
- pet nameAffectionate nickname for loved ones
hello
Common spoken greeting
bonjour · ciao · aloha · shalom · namaste · salutations · yo · sup · hiya · heya
listen
Perceive sound attentively
hold on · notice · heads up · psst · ahem · yo · oi · excuse me · over here · watch out
whoa
Command to stop
huh · wait · really · seriously · no way · gosh · yikes · geez · goodness · holy cow
casual
Relaxed and informal
flirtation
Playful romantic attention
- affectionWarm emotional attachment
- tendernessGentle, caring quality
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
good afternoon · good morning · good evening · greetings · how do you do
- hey thereCasual spoken greeting
- hey youCasual attention-seeking call
- but heyInformal concession phrase
- Hey JudeEncouraging ballad from 1968
- hey google
- hey prestoExclamation announcing sudden appearance