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(1) an almost obscelete form of greeting most associated with straightlaced people;
(2) a polite way of answering a phone
(1)Bob (sees Bill on street): "Hello, Bill!"
Bill: "Well, hello, Bob."
(2)(Phone rings loudly)
Jim: "Hello?"
James Watson from AT&T: "Hi, this is James Watson from AT&T. I'm calling to talk to you about your long distance plan."
hello by AuburnTIGER February 12, 2004
What you always say when you answer the phone
Person 1: Hello
Person 2: hi, is this Kings Pizza show
Person 1: No you have the wrong number
Person 2: Ok, CLICK
hello by tatomuck1 February 19, 2009
greetings..

H = How are you ?
E = Everything all right ?
L = Like to hear from you.
L = Love to see you soon!
O = Obviously
Hello...Anybody there??
hello by neuroticmind April 20, 2006
something you say when you get a pleasant surprise, such as someone attractive passes you in the hallway. note that you dont say it to them.... you say it to your friend whos tagging along behind you. alternatives: good morning, oh joy, oh-oh my god, tehe
*sarah walks by*
Keaton- "so this morning i- HELLO"
Emily- "must you?"
hello by life-story November 22, 2011
A greeting, sometimes used when you see an attractive person.
Hello, I'm Bob!

Well, hello, beautiful!
Hello by Ezlo August 21, 2008