Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

how-d'ye-do

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.22 in modern English

Syllables: how-d'ye--do
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A troublesome state of affairs.

phrase

Alternative form of how do you do (greeting).

Example Sentences

"Her abrupt departure from the wedding ceremony was a fine how-d'ye-do."
"“How-d’ye-do, Jewel, how-d’ye-do?” asked the visitor, with that graceful freedom which distinguishes the truly well-bred."
"Taking him by the hand in his usual familiar manner, Mr. H. said, ‘How-d’ye-do? How-d’ye-do?[…]’"
"[…] but still, you know, you could recall yourself to my memory, and we could shake hands, say ‘How-d’ye-do?’ and think of—to-night."

Inflected Forms

how-d'ye-dos (plural)

Synonyms

how-do-you-do

Questions

What does how-d'ye-do mean?: A troublesome state of affairs.

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