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how do

interjection

, Dialect.
  1. how do you do (used as a greeting).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of how do1

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

She tried the direct, how-do-you-do handshake approach, but was blocked by a burly aide-de-camp.

Then he of Clusium would flutter and say, How-do-you-do, in squeaky crow tones.

I didnt scarcely say how-do to you last night, Uncle, she said.

"Put him down now, Mrs. Molly, and come and say other how-do-you-does," he called softly.

Dinah Oh, Mr. Pim, you mustn't run away without even saying how-do-you-do!

She acknowledged the flattery of my look with a patronizing smile and a "How-do-you-think-you're-going-to-like-your-job?"

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