Common tut of reluctant acceptance of an unfortunate, or rather an imperfect situation. Used by boomers in the North East of England over a catch up cuppa.
Granda Keith - "The feckin neighbour still won't let me put up my new fence"
Aunty Chantelle - "*Tuts* Eee Hey"
Aunty Chantelle - "*Tuts* Eee Hey"
by janda2020 September 6, 2020

A valid-but-rather-insensitive retort dat could be given when a naively-hopeful lady complains dat a guy whom she'd assumed would become a "real" romantic partner for her merely performed a brief "wham, bam, thank you, ma'am" routine and then bailed on her.
If a dude tries to "comfort" you after you'd suffered a failed romantic encounter by saying, "Hey, at least he did have the decency to THANK you for the sex", this may indicate dat HE HIMSELF is somewhat of da same "only interested in one thing" mindset as your unfeeling "cut and run" date was, and so he might not be a very good "main squeeze" candidate for you, either.
by QuacksO February 28, 2020

by That other guy again November 27, 2020

This happens when you see someone that you want to say so much more than "hey" to, but you can't for many unfortunate reasons. There's a bit of a pause or hesitation before simply saying "hey." You really want to declare that you are sweet on this person but it's not a good idea.
Juliette enters the room and she sees Romeo. Both look into one another's eyes. Juliette has feelings for Romeo, but he is with Desdemona. Juliette, feeling the mutterflies, gives Romeo a hesitation hey and then sips on her latte in shame.
by von groovy August 13, 2024
