hiya doin'

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English

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Etymology

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Conflation of "hiya" and "how are you doing". Evolution was probably "how are you doing""how're you doin'""how're ya doin'""howya doin'", at which point "howya" was replaced/confused/conflated with "hiya", resulting in "hiya doin'". Compare to the development of goodbye, howdy-do. Also, compare howzit, whatcha doin'.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhaɪjə.duːɪn/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Phrase

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hiya doin'

  1. (US, colloquial) A greeting. Tends to warrant a reply.
    "Ah, hello there, Frank!"
    "Hiya doin'?"
    "I'm doing well. Yourself?"