greetings

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋz/

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Meaning · English

Hello.

InterjectionRegister: humorous

Examples

Greetings and salutations. You a Heather?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “greetings” mean?

Hello.

Is “greetings” formal or informal?

greetings is generally humorous.