Collocation
Hiya.
A very informal and friendly way of saying 'hello' or 'hi'. It's commonly used in casual spoken English, especially in the UK.
Definition
'Hiya.' is a common English collocation. A very informal and friendly way of saying 'hello' or 'hi'. It's commonly used in casual spoken English, especially in the UK.
interjection
“Hiya, how are you doing today?”
Examples
- Hiya, Sarah! Long time no see, how have you been?
- Just walked into the coffee shop and said, 'Hiya,' to the barista.
- She waved her hand and whispered, 'Hiya,' as she passed by.
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- Didn't expect to see you here, hiya!
- As soon as he opened the door, a cheerful 'Hiya!' escaped his lips.
- A quick 'Hiya' and a smile can really brighten someone's day.
- She messaged me, 'Hiya! What are you up to this weekend?'
- He always greets his grandmother with a warm 'Hiya, Nan!'
- Running into an old friend, I just blurted out, 'Hiya! How's life treating you?'
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