15 ways to say “hi” in English (without saying “hi”)

Impress your friends! Expand your vocabulary! Sound like an expert greeter! Study our list of different ways to say “hi”.

Cómo decir "hola" (sin decir "hola" 😉) So, you have learned how to say “hi” in English. But it’s getting stale and you’re ready to shake things up? Whether you’re meeting friends or meeting the boss, we have you covered...

Formal

  • Greetings

  • How do you do?

  • Hello sir (masculine)

  • Hello ma’am (feminine)

Casual  

  • Hi

  • Hello

  • Hey

  • Hey, how are things? 

  • Hey, what’s new?

  • Hi, it’s good to see you

More Casual

  • What’s up?

  • What’s happening? 

  • Howdy

Only with friends

  • What’s going on? 

  • What’s going down? 

  • Dude

  • Yo

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