The signal that the chick you just texted is possibly interested and/or willing to converse with you

also refer to "Hi:)"
Text Conversation:

Austin: EMILY! whats up????
Emily: Hey:)

Looks like we got a winner!!!!
by ThatGuyWhoAddedThatWord July 31, 2011
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It means "we argued and I fucked up but this is me trying to be all cute and start a new conversation"
The lowercase "h" mento to be less harsh and the "." At the end is ment to seem like you are saying it in a mopping way.
*le after big argument*
hey.

hey.

We good?

Yeah.
by Let's be real January 18, 2016
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I word to use to get someone's attention. Even if you don't know the persons name by simply saying "hey" you can easily get their attention
guy 1:Hey Alex what's that guys name over there?
Alex: How the hell should I know?
Guy 1: Hey!!
Mystery guy: ::looks around confused::
Guy 1: O hi.
by SoMe RaNdOm PeRsOn March 8, 2005
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Considered to be a lot more flirtatious than 'hello' or 'hi.'
Example...

Guy: Hey.
Girl: Hi.
Guy: *Whoa, total FAIL!*
by HappyGirl1993 October 23, 2010
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