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Howdy is an informal salutation in the English language often used in the Southern United States.[1] Originally a shortened form of the inquiry How do ye?, it was first used in Southern England in the 18th century.[2]
- ^ Courtney, David. "The Texanist: Is It Okay For Non-Texans to Say 'Howdy'?". texasmonthly.com. Texas Monthly. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
- ^ Oxford English Dictionary, vol. VII, p. 453–454.