Southern version of
hi--this is actually much more common than saying yawl. Can be substituted for good
morning, good afternoon, good evening, hello,
hi, hiya, etc..
Typically used all by itself in a greeting and in return. Pronounced as
almost having 2 syllables by extending the length of
the word as it is sounded out. The 1st person says it with a higher tone of voice, while the replier says it a
little lower.