How-do-you-do — synonyms, definition

1. how-do-you-do (Noun)

6 synonyms
hallo hello hi how-d'ye-do howdy hullo
2 definitions

how-do-you-do (Noun) — An awkward situation. ex. "that's a fine how-do-you-do"

how-do-you-do (Noun) — An expression of greeting. ex. "every morning they exchanged polite how-do-you-dos"

3 types of
greeting salutation situation