Hiya

Hiya (exclamation / UK Slang)

(Also heard as: Hi ya, Hiya mate, Hiya, you alright?)

Definition:

Hiya is a casual, friendly hello, used in speech and texts.

Where Hiya Comes From:

It is a run-together version of “how are you”, which people shortened into a greeting in the 20th century.

How People Actually Use Hiya:

Common in everyday British speech and messages: “Hiya, are you free later?”. It sounds warm and relaxed.

Is Hiya Rude?

Not rude, it is a friendly greeting.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Hiya, you alright?”Meaning: Hello, how are you?
• “Hiya! Just checking you got my message.”Meaning: Hello, I wanted to check you received my message.
• “Hiya, can I grab a quick word?”Meaning: Hello, can I speak to you for a minute?

Similar Slang:

Wagwan, Cheers, Bab / Babby, Mate

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