how are you
UK
- 1A friendly way to say hello, asked as a question that does not need a real answer.
"Hi, Sam! How are you?" "Fine, thanks."
The new neighbor smiled and said, "How are you?" as she walked past.
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- 2Said after a word to show you think something does not deserve that name.
"Summer, how are you!" said Mary, looking out at the rain.
They call that a hotel? Hotel how are you!
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