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noun
An awkward situation.
synonym: how-d'ye-do.
is a specific kind of: situation.
An expression of greeting.
synonyms: hello, hi, howdy, hullo.
is a specific kind of: greeting, salutation.
Dutch: Hullo, Hallo
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