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A word that means hello or hi. If you're reading this, you are either with your friends and laughing, by yourself and laughing, or bored out of your mind. If it is the latter, then might I suggest finding a better use of your time such as homework, reading things that matter, studying, or even tv or movies. Maybe even pick up your room and house, decorate (whether just in general or for a holiday), or bake or cook something. If you're in class, then try paying attention. If you're waiting, whether in a chair or in line, find something else to do. Maybe search Wattpad for a story, check social media, text your friends, or just do SOMETHING! Don't sit around searching "hey" on urban dictionary. Anyway, have a good day :)
Hey, I'm bored.
Hey by Blue2020 December 12, 2020
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What LEGO mini figures say when there’s no helicopter.
A man has fallen into the river. Start the helicopter.
Random guy: HEY
Build the helicopter and save the man. The new rescue helicopter from LEGO City. Base plates and background models not included.
Hey by JarvisBanned February 1, 2020
A contraction for "Hello, I find you attractive and would like to dance with you, share some drinks with you, and then perhaps have sex with you. Nothing serious, of course, and I doubt that this will result in a long term relationship, but I would appeciate you considering my proposal."
Guy at bar to attractive girl: "Hey."

Attractive girl to guy: "Go to hell, creep." (Moves to other side of bar.)
hey by D.B. Echo March 4, 2005
1. The most informal form of greeting. Usually used in a friendly manner or to sound cool and relaxed.
2. An exclamation used to get someone's attention
1. Hey, what's up?
2. HEY! Wait for me!
3. HEY YOU! Get away from my wife!
hey by Jamesrob92 December 20, 2006
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!!!!
No
hey
Hey by Pieceofshit43 May 6, 2020
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