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General Slang
howya
· phrase · irish-eng
Hello, how are you — collapsed into one syllable.
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Compressed 'how are you' / 'how are ya' that functions purely as 'hi'. Not a real question — the correct reply is 'howya' back. Distinctly Irish and particularly Dublin. Spelled however the speaker feels: howya, howaya, howyeh.
“Howya Mary, grand day for it.”
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howya In A Sentence
Howya Mary, grand day for it.
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What does howya mean?
It's a casual greeting meaning 'Hello, how are you?' — the whole phrase collapsed into a single syllable.
How do you use howya in a sentence?
You'd greet a mate with a quick 'Howya, haven't seen you in ages!' as you pass.
Do you actually expect an answer when you say howya?
Usually not — like 'how's it going', it works as a throwaway hello rather than a genuine question about your health.
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