hello there

English

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /həˈləʊ̯ ðɛə(ɹ)/, /hɛˈləʊ̯ ðɛː(ɹ)/
  • (US) IPA(key): /hɛˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/, /həˈloʊ̯ ðɛɚ/

Interjection

hello there

  1. Synonym of hello (“a greeting”)
    • 2005, Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith:
      Obi-Wan Kenobi: Hello there.
      General Grievous: General Kenobi! You are a bold one.

Usage notes

Sometimes heard with initial stress on hello. Some speakers perceive this greeting to imply condescension, as though the speaker is picking the addressee out from a distance.

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