Helloes

/həˈloʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of hello; multiple greetings using the word 'hello,' or multiple instances of saying 'hello.'

Etymology

Standard English pluralization of 'hello,' treating it as a countable noun rather than just an interjection. This form acknowledges 'hello' as a noun that can be quantified.

Kelly Says

'Helloes' shows how nouns and interjections can shift roles in English—we can say 'I exchanged many helloes with old friends' because we're treating the greeting itself as an object to be counted and exchanged.

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