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Greeting slang groups entries that share a theme, platform, tone, or use case. Treat the tag as a helpful discovery label rather than proof that every term has the same origin, audience, risk level, or meaning in every community.
Greeting slang matters because category context helps readers understand how a word may be used before they repeat it. Parents, educators, creators, and writers should still open each individual entry, check the example and tone notes, and avoid assuming that one tag tells the whole story.
British slang for mate or friend; common in UK internet humor and banter
Casual way to address a group (borrowed from Twitch/streaming culture)
Fun, entertainment, or gossip; also used as a greeting like "What's the craic?" meaning "How's it going?"
Whats up?; Hey! (informal greeting). Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Brazil contexts
Relax, take it easy (often associated with surf culture)
How are things? How are you? (informal greeting). Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Russia contexts
How are you? (masculine). Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts
π₯ 62 upvotesHow are you? (feminine). Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts
π₯ 75 upvotesGood evening. Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts
π₯ 84 upvotesGood morning (response, literally "morning of jasmine"). Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts
π₯ 93 upvotesCool / alright / thanks. Functions as agreement, acknowledgment, or confirmation in fast back-and-forth chat. It is commonly discussed in UK contexts
Peace be upon you (a common greeting). Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts
π₯ 72 upvotesAnd upon you be peace (response to greeting). Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts
What's going on? / Hello. Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in UK contexts
What's up? How are you?. Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
π₯ 76 upvotesA common greeting; what's new?. Used to open or close casual exchanges; familiarity between speakers matters. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts
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