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  1. How is the word "Howdy" used? : r/AskAnAmerican - Reddit

    Jan 22, 2018 · Howdy is an informal greeting among some Americans from certain southern or western regions of the country. It's sort of a contraction from "How do you do?"

  2. What is commonly used to respond "howdy howdy" greetings?

    When people greet us by 'howdy howdy', what is the best reply to it? Is it also used in British English?

  3. What is the correct way to respond to 'Howdy'? : r/texas - Reddit

    "Howdy" might be short for 'How do you do', but it's simply a greeting, not a question. So please don't reply to a "Howdy" with "I'm doing alright". However, if someone is just walking past you without …

  4. idioms - "Boy howdy!" Where did this expression come from, who uses …

    Feb 20, 2023 · I recently became aware of "Boy howdy!" and figured it was some kind of rural expression of enthusiasm, but I want a bit more clarity. My first encounter was in a Western …

  5. The wing on the airplane of my flight to Houston says HOWDY : r ...

    Jan 26, 2018 · Doesn't have to be going to Houston. Last flight I took, I believe to Florida, also had "Howdy" on the wing.

  6. Do people in Texas still say “Howdy” ? : r/AskAnAmerican - Reddit

    Howdy is my standard greeting. It doesn’t sound that weird as long as you’re not trying to sound like a cowboy. Reply reply nogueydude • Reply reply Veazel8642 • Reply reply More repliesMore replies …

  7. Please settle an argument for me— is the greeting, “howdy ... - Reddit

    Feb 21, 2023 · Please settle an argument for me— is the greeting, “howdy”, exclusively a Texas A&M thing?

  8. Do Texans use the word "howdy" unironically? : r/AskAnAmerican

    It's regional within Texas. When I lived in Houston, "howdy" was either ironic or playing up a cowboyish persona. Now that I live in College Station (~70 miles NW of Houston) "howdy" is a common …

  9. Where does the word "Howdy" come from, and how often/what

    Apr 18, 2019 · Howdy came from Scotland and I've only heard it used in steakhouses with the word Texas in their names.

  10. ‘Howdy’ is a wonderful way to greet people and should be ... - Reddit

    Apr 30, 2023 · ‘Howdy’ is a wonderful way to greet people and should be used more often. ‘Howdy’ has it all in my opinion as a greeting, especially when meeting strangers. It’s a ‘hello’ and ‘how do you …