howdies
Informal friendly salutations
Howdies is a plural of howdy, the informal greeting.
It appears in expressions like a few howdies and handshakes to describe casual, friendly exchanges.
The word is uncommon—howdy itself rarely needs pluralizing since greetings aren't typically counted.
Common spoken greeting
- hiInformal spoken salutation
- heyInformal greeting or summons
- salutationExpression of goodwill
- waveOscillating motion through medium
nod · handshake · smile · acknowledgment · welcome · hail · shout-out · yo
Heat you feel
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
- genialityWarmth of manner
- affabilityWarm, friendly disposition
- amiabilityFriendly, agreeable temperament
hospitality · neighborliness · approachability · congeniality · graciousness · sociability · openness · good-naturedness
hello
Common spoken greeting
- hiInformal spoken salutation
- heyInformal greeting or summons
- salutationExpression of goodwill
wave · nod · handshake · smile · acknowledgment · welcome · hail · shout-out · yo · sup
warmth
Heat you feel
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
- genialityWarmth of manner
- affabilityWarm, friendly disposition
amiability · hospitality · neighborliness · approachability · congeniality · graciousness · sociability · openness · good-naturedness · warmheartedness