Thesaurus - Words meaning hello and other greetings - 18 words

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about it

adjective

in support of. Also about that. Sometimes prefixed with "all" as an intensifier. Sometimes pronounced "'bout it" or "'bout that."
I'm so not about that.
Speaker: You want to leave now?
Response: I'm about it.
Whatever you want to do, I'm all about it.
Submitted by Nikkii, Jackson, TN, USA, Oct 16 1997.
Clarifications by La Tonya Smith, Houston, TX, USA, Nov 14 1997 and Demetrius Scruggs, FL, USA, Dec 22 1997
all that, pimp, player. Sometimes used twice. Popularized by rapper Master P. in his song "Bout it, Bout it."
I'm bout it.
I'm bout it bout it.
Submitted by Jackie Cuevas, San Jose, CA, USA, Mar 15 1998.
Additions by Sheena, Omaha, NE, USA, May 04 1998
a greeting, similar to "What's happening?" In this context, the term is an abbreviation of "How about it?"
Submitted by Ryan, Spartanburg, SC, USA, Mar 04 1998.

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a-yo

interjection

a greeting. Synonymous with "Hey!", "What's up?", etc.
A-yo, Jessy what's the dills?
Submitted by Daisy, Lebanon, PA, USA, Mar 10 1997.

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bitch

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when used in most of the following noun forms, also biatch; biotch; beotch; bizatch; biznatch; bisnitch, biznitch; bisnotch; bizo; bizzo; bia. These alternate pronunciations/spellings are typically not used to refer to those noun forms that deal with vehicles.
an acronym has been invented for "bitch," far after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals That Cause Hard-ons."
Submitted by Yesha, OH, USA, Dec 24 1997.

noun

an unpleasant female.
She is such a bitch!
She is such a biatch/biotch/biznitch/etc.
a general (if derogatory) term to refer to females, often used in the plural. See also b.
Damn, there's some hot bitches at the bar tonight!
Who's that bitch over there?
a weakling or coward. See also bitch out.
Why are you being such a bitch?
Submitted by Omar, Amityville, NY, USA, Feb 11 2000.
one's female significant other; GIRLFRIEND.
Is that your bitch?
Submitted by Laura, USA, Jun 19 2002.
a well-meaning greeting, usually between men. Also bitch-face.
What's up, bitch?
What's up, bitch-face?
Submitted by Jen, PA, USA, Feb 06 2000.
friend, usually used between females. Often used in the possessive, as in "my bitch," as the example sentences show.
You're my bitch.
What's up, my bitches?
Bitches, get your ass over here and sing karaoke with me!
Submitted by M.R, Canada, Nov 28 1998.
a general insult.
Do you want to fight, bitch?
a person who complains frequently.
Stop being a bitch.
a servant, subordinate, or inferior competitor. Often used in the possessive, as the example sentences show.
Speaker: Go make me a sandwich.
Response: I'm not your bitch!
I made him my bitch on the basketball court.
You're my bitch.
Submitted by Anonymous, ND, USA, Nov 15 1999.
the pillion (passenger seat) of a motorcycle. Also, a term of derision among bikers when one must "ride bitch" with another due to breakdown, unavailability of one's own bike, etc. Origin: according to common practice, men usually drive motorcycles and women sit behind the men.
Babycakes rode bitch with Bugs all the way to L.A.
Submitted by J. Rogers, Birmingham, AL, USA, Apr 12 1998.
the middle seat in the front or back of a vehicle. The term is used most frequently to refer to the back, likely simply because most modern vehicles (especially cars) don't have a middle seat in the front.
You've got to sit bitch.
Submitted by Emily Marcroft, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998.
a U-turn. One usually "flips" a bitch. See flip a bitch.
Aw, man, you missed the turn - flip a bitch!
Submitted by Jason D., Costa Mesa, CA, USA, Oct 04 2002.
a hassle, chore, or task one doesn't want to perform.
Doing my homework is such a bitch.
Submitted by John C., CA, USA, Jun 20 1999.
one's unwilling sexual partner, usually referring to male-on-male rape. Usually used in the possessive, as in the example sentence.
I'm gonna make you my bitch!
Submitted by Anonymous, ND, USA, Nov 15 1999.

verb

to complain. Also bitch and moan. Implies that the person who is "bitching" does this constantly or is overreacting.
Oh, he's just bitching about his boss.
She's always bitching about people she hates.
Submitted by Anonymous, Apr 06 1998.

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bout it

adjective

see about it.

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bra

noun

brasserie.
Why don't you buy your girl a lacy bra for her birthday?
a friendly greeting between males. Alternative pronunciation of "bro," which is short for "brother."
What's up, bra!
Submitted by Nick and Clay, Dec 03 2002.

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cracka

noun

a friend.
What's up crackas?
You my cracka.
Submitted by Nick Amaral, Narragansett, RI, USA, Jan 27 1998.

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hoe

noun

a promiscuous female. Diminutive form of "whore." Also ho, hoebag, hoecake.
Submitted by Phoebe Poehner, Apr 01 1998.
a general insult, usually applied to females.
She is such a hoe.
Submitted by Ben Ostrander, Jun 04 1997.
an affectionate term for a friend. Used in greeting, typically between males.
What's up, hoe?

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holla

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"holla" is a colloquial spelling of holler.

verb

to respond to someone, e.g. via a telephone call, e-mail, cell phone text message, etc. Also holla back. Typically used as a request.
Message left on an answering machine: "Well, I guess you're not home. Holla back!"
Submitted by Tipsy, San Diego, CA, USA, Dec 02 2002.

interjection

a greeting.
Holla.
Submitted by Liz, CA, USA, Feb 02 2002.

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"Holla" can also be used as a goodbye. This is actually the form mentioned above - a request to contact someone. So "Holla," as goodbye means roughly, "Contact me later."
I'm leaving man. Holla.
Submitted by Hume-Fogg Web Team, Nashville, TN, USA, Sep 10 2002.

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homes

noun

friend. A word of greeting to friends or acquaintances.
Hey homes, what's happening?
Submitted by Samuel Jackson, Chicago, IL, USA, Jan 05 1998.

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how's it hanging?

interjection

a greeting.
Submitted by Kevin Henriksen, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, Nov 29 2001.

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sup

interjection

a greeting, similar to "What's going on?" A shortened version of "What's up."
Submitted by JC, USA, Dec 27 1997.
Clarifications submitted by Elizabeth W. Bromberg, Birmingham, Alabama, Jan 05 1998

noun

dinner. Etymology: shortened version of supper.
Do you want to go eat some sup?

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what's crackin'?

interjection

a greeting, synonymous with greetings such as "What's going on?"
Hey man, what's crackin'?
Submitted by Jessica Kettler, Oxnard, CA, USA, Nov 30 2001.

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What's in the bag?

interjection

a greeting, similar to the likes of "What's up?"
So, what's in the bag?
Submitted by Michelle, CA, USA, Mar 22 1998.

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what's poppin?

interjection

a greeting, synonymous with greetings such as "What's going on?"
Submitted by Marisa, Plymouth, MA, USA, Nov 30 2001.

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what's the dilly?

interjection

a greeting; WHAT'S THE DEAL, WHAT'S GOING ON. Also what's the dills.
Hey, what's the dilly?
Submitted by Daisy, Lebanon, PA, USA, Mar 10 1997.

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what's up?

interjection

a greeting. Synonymous "What's going on?", "How are you?", etc. Note: alternate pronunciations/spellings include what up, waddup, whassup,whazzup, and sup.
Submitted by Sarah, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Oct 01 2001.

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whore

noun

a prostitute.
a promiscuous person, usually female.
a greeting, usually between males.
What's up, whore!
a friendly insult, usually between males.
Leave me alone, whore!

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yo

interjection

used to get someone's attention.
Yo, come here.
used at the end of a sentence to emphasize a point.
What's up, yo?
You going to hook me up, yo?
That's my knife, yo.
used as a prefix to a greeting. Notes: "Yo" is the first person pronoun (i.e. "I") in Spanish.
Yo, man, what's up?
Submitted by John Nelson, Lufkin, TX, USA, Sep 12 1997.

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Thesaurus - Words meaning hello and other greetings - 18 words Actions to go, leave, start, move, stop moving, hello, goodbye To expand these results, click one of the above categories. hello and other greetings There are no categories underneath this one. A about it adjective in support of. Also about that. Sometimes prefixed with "all" as an intensifier. Sometimes pronounced "'bout it" or "'bout that." I'm so not about that. Speaker: You want to leave now? Response: I'm about it. Whatever you want to do, I'm all about it. Submitted by Nikkii, Jackson, TN, USA, Oct 16 1997. Clarifications by La Tonya Smith, Houston, TX, USA, Nov 14 1997 and Demetrius Scruggs, FL, USA, Dec 22 1997 all that, pimp, player. Sometimes used twice. Popularized by rapper Master P. in his song "Bout it, Bout it." I'm bout it. I'm bout it bout it. Submitted by Jackie Cuevas, San Jose, CA, USA, Mar 15 1998. Additions by Sheena, Omaha, NE, USA, May 04 1998 a greeting, similar to "What's happening?" In this context, the term is an abbreviation of "How about it?" Submitted by Ryan, Spartanburg, SC, USA, Mar 04 1998. Discover slang words with the same meaning: abbreviations (list of) agreement (expressions of) hello and other greetings flirting, hit on, pimp, player, wing-man Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor a-yo interjection a greeting. Synonymous with "Hey!", "What's up?", etc. A-yo, Jessy what's the dills? Submitted by Daisy, Lebanon, PA, USA, Mar 10 1997. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor B bitch notes when used in most of the following noun forms, also biatch; biotch; beotch; bizatch; biznatch; bisnitch, biznitch; bisnotch; bizo; bizzo; bia. These alternate pronunciations/spellings are typically not used to refer to those noun forms that deal with vehicles. an acronym has been invented for "bitch," far after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals That Cause Hard-ons." Submitted by Yesha, OH, USA, Dec 24 1997. noun an unpleasant female. She is such a bitch! She is such a biatch/biotch/biznitch/etc. a general (if derogatory) term to refer to females, often used in the plural. See also b. Damn, there's some hot bitches at the bar tonight! Who's that bitch over there? a weakling or coward. See also bitch out. Why are you being such a bitch? Submitted by Omar, Amityville, NY, USA, Feb 11 2000. one's female significant other; GIRLFRIEND. Is that your bitch? Submitted by Laura, USA, Jun 19 2002. a well-meaning greeting, usually between men. Also bitch-face. What's up, bitch? What's up, bitch-face? Submitted by Jen, PA, USA, Feb 06 2000. friend, usually used between females. Often used in the possessive, as in "my bitch," as the example sentences show. You're my bitch. What's up, my bitches? Bitches, get your ass over here and sing karaoke with me! Submitted by M.R, Canada, Nov 28 1998. a general insult. Do you want to fight, bitch? a person who complains frequently. Stop being a bitch. a servant, subordinate, or inferior competitor. Often used in the possessive, as the example sentences show. Speaker: Go make me a sandwich. Response: I'm not your bitch! I made him my bitch on the basketball court. You're my bitch. Submitted by Anonymous, ND, USA, Nov 15 1999. the pillion (passenger seat) of a motorcycle. Also, a term of derision among bikers when one must "ride bitch" with another due to breakdown, unavailability of one's own bike, etc. Origin: according to common practice, men usually drive motorcycles and women sit behind the men. Babycakes rode bitch with Bugs all the way to L.A. Submitted by J. Rogers, Birmingham, AL, USA, Apr 12 1998. the middle seat in the front or back of a vehicle. The term is used most frequently to refer to the back, likely simply because most modern vehicles (especially cars) don't have a middle seat in the front. You've got to sit bitch. Submitted by Emily Marcroft, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, USA, Jan 13 1998. a U-turn. One usually "flips" a bitch. See flip a bitch. Aw, man, you missed the turn - flip a bitch! Submitted by Jason D., Costa Mesa, CA, USA, Oct 04 2002. a hassle, chore, or task one doesn't want to perform. Doing my homework is such a bitch. Submitted by John C., CA, USA, Jun 20 1999. one's unwilling sexual partner, usually referring to male-on-male rape. Usually used in the possessive, as in the example sentence. I'm gonna make you my bitch! Submitted by Anonymous, ND, USA, Nov 15 1999. verb to complain. Also bitch and moan. Implies that the person who is "bitching" does this constantly or is overreacting. Oh, he's just bitching about his boss. She's always bitching about people she hates. Submitted by Anonymous, Apr 06 1998. Discover slang words with the same meaning: woman, women, female insults (list of) hello and other greetings to complain vehicles (related to) acronyms (list of) boyfriend, girlfriend, boo, significant other driving (related to) to win to be defeated accomplishment Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor bout it adjective see about it. Discover slang words with the same meaning: abbreviations (list of) agreement (expressions of) hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor bra noun brasserie. Why don't you buy your girl a lacy bra for her birthday? a friendly greeting between males. Alternative pronunciation of "bro," which is short for "brother." What's up, bra! Submitted by Nick and Clay, Dec 03 2002. Discover slang words with the same meaning: clothes, clothing hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor C cracka noun a friend. What's up crackas? You my cracka. Submitted by Nick Amaral, Narragansett, RI, USA, Jan 27 1998. Discover slang words with the same meaning: friend hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor H hoe noun a promiscuous female. Diminutive form of "whore." Also ho, hoebag, hoecake. Submitted by Phoebe Poehner, Apr 01 1998. a general insult, usually applied to females. She is such a hoe. Submitted by Ben Ostrander, Jun 04 1997. an affectionate term for a friend. Used in greeting, typically between males. What's up, hoe? Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings prostitution (related to) woman, women, female insults (list of) promiscuous Interact: Link to this word E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor holla notes "holla" is a colloquial spelling of holler. verb to respond to someone, e.g. via a telephone call, e-mail, cell phone text message, etc. Also holla back. Typically used as a request. Message left on an answering machine: "Well, I guess you're not home. Holla back!" Submitted by Tipsy, San Diego, CA, USA, Dec 02 2002. interjection a greeting. Holla. Submitted by Liz, CA, USA, Feb 02 2002. notes "Holla" can also be used as a goodbye. This is actually the form mentioned above - a request to contact someone. So "Holla," as goodbye means roughly, "Contact me later." I'm leaving man. Holla. Submitted by Hume-Fogg Web Team, Nashville, TN, USA, Sep 10 2002. Discover slang words with the same meaning: to contact hello and other greetings goodbyes (list of) Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor homes noun friend. A word of greeting to friends or acquaintances. Hey homes, what's happening? Submitted by Samuel Jackson, Chicago, IL, USA, Jan 05 1998. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor how's it hanging? interjection a greeting. Submitted by Kevin Henriksen, Cedar Rapids, IA, USA, Nov 29 2001. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor S sup interjection a greeting, similar to "What's going on?" A shortened version of "What's up." Submitted by JC, USA, Dec 27 1997. Clarifications submitted by Elizabeth W. Bromberg, Birmingham, Alabama, Jan 05 1998 noun dinner. Etymology: shortened version of supper. Do you want to go eat some sup? Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings food and drink (related to) Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor W what's crackin'? interjection a greeting, synonymous with greetings such as "What's going on?" Hey man, what's crackin'? Submitted by Jessica Kettler, Oxnard, CA, USA, Nov 30 2001. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor What's in the bag? interjection a greeting, similar to the likes of "What's up?" So, what's in the bag? Submitted by Michelle, CA, USA, Mar 22 1998. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor what's poppin? interjection a greeting, synonymous with greetings such as "What's going on?" Submitted by Marisa, Plymouth, MA, USA, Nov 30 2001. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor what's the dilly? interjection a greeting; WHAT'S THE DEAL, WHAT'S GOING ON. Also what's the dills. Hey, what's the dilly? Submitted by Daisy, Lebanon, PA, USA, Mar 10 1997. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor what's up? interjection a greeting. Synonymous "What's going on?", "How are you?", etc. Note: alternate pronunciations/spellings include what up, waddup, whassup,whazzup, and sup. Submitted by Sarah, Hamilton, ON, Canada, Oct 01 2001. Discover slang words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor whore noun a prostitute. a promiscuous person, usually female. a greeting, usually between males. What's up, whore! a friendly insult, usually between males. Leave me alone, whore! Discover slang words with the same meaning: promiscuous woman, women, female prostitution (related to) hello and other greetings Interact: Link to this word E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor Y yo interjection used to get someone's attention. Yo, come here. used at the end of a sentence to emphasize a point. What's up, yo? You going to hook me up, yo? That's my knife, yo. used as a prefix to a greeting. Notes: "Yo" is the first person pronoun (i.e. "I") in Spanish. Yo, man, what's up? Submitted by John Nelson, Lufkin, TX, USA, Sep 12 1997. Discover slang words with the same meaning: present hello and other greetings exclamations (list of) Interact: Link to this word See who uses this word on a map ← NEW E-mail to a friend E-mail a correction/addition to the editor	Search Subscribe to updates We'll let you know when new words are added. Enter your e-mail address: Subscribe in a news reader Bookmark this site this page Popular categories Words meaning "cool" Insults Boyfriend / girlfriend Hooligan, gangster, punk, etc. Woman Emotions and feelings Buttocks Bad qualities Alcohol, drugs, and tobacco Unintelligent; idiot
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