how are you
(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response.
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Good Morning MissKisu. Absolutely! How are you doing today? x
Fear and loathing in the Scottish election https://www.europesays.com/britain/28723/ How are you feeling about this week’s Scottish elections? Uninspired? Disillusioned? Anxious? If so, you are not alone.…
some ppl on bsky be like "hi how are you/p"
How are you on this fine titty tuesday? ♥️
How are you dealing with the increased price of gas?
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(idiomatic) An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include.
“How are you dealing with the increased price of gas?”
— r/GenZ· May 2026
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(idiomatic, Ireland) (Following a noun phrase; stress on are) An expression of derision, that the preceding referent is unworthy of the name. In form of an exclamation, and thus often followed by an exclamation mark.
“Good Morning MissKisu. Absolutely! How are you doing today? x”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Fear and loathing in the Scottish election https://www.europesays.com/britain/28723/ How are you feeling about this week’s Scottish elections? Uninspired? Disillusioned? Anxious? If so, you are not alone.…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“some ppl on bsky be like "hi how are you/p"”
— Bluesky· May 2026“How are you on this fine titty tuesday? ♥️”
— Bluesky· May 2026“>> After the game interview, how are you”
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A casual, breezy American greeting meaning 'how are you?' or 'what's up?' — the kind of opener you use with a mate rather than a boss. It has an intentionally relaxed, slightly irreverent feel, and the anatomical double meaning is usually understood and cheerfully ignored by both parties. It signals familiarity and ease; you don't ask a stranger how it's hanging. The phrase belongs to the vocabulary of low-stakes social check-ins between friends, teammates, or colleagues comfortable enough to skip the formalities.