What is "how-do-you-do" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does how-do-you-do mean in English? Meaning of how-do-you-do definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "how-do-you-do" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "how-do-you-do": an awkward situation

Noun

Meaning: an awkward situation

Example: that's a fine how-d'ye-do

Synonyms: how-d'ye-do how-do-you-do

Hypernyms: situation

Meaning of "how-do-you-do": an expression of greeting

Noun

Meaning: an expression of greeting

Example: every morning they exchanged polite hellos

Synonyms: hello hi how-do-you-do howdy hullo

Hypernyms: greeting salutation

Synonyms:

letter, nod, ovation, salute, reception, hello, card, hail, salutation, blow, respects, acknowledgment, testimonial, aloha, note, notice, attention, rumble, regards, address, salaam, heralding, ciao, accosting, howdy, highball, compliments, hi, best wishes, compellation, good wishes, high five, speaking to, ushering in, what's happening,

Antonyms:

heedlessness, ignorance, farewell, goodbye, neglect,

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