2007-07-22 07:34:07 · 4 answers · asked by CelesteMoone 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The first recorded reference of the word "hi" came from a Kansas Native american as a way to call attention. Scholars believe it is a variant of Medieval English from the words "hy, hey." from the year 1475
2007-07-22 07:47:24 · answer #1 · answered by nikkilate1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Americans chopping up the English langauge not taking the time to say hello.
Hi is an abrevation for hello.
2007-07-22 14:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When the Puritans would greet each other one would say, "Heaven is High". The other would respond, "Hell is low. This came to be shortened to just "Hi", (heaven is high) and "Hello", (Hell is low).
2014-11-13 19:51:33 · answer #3 · answered by Francine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When "How are you?" is said quickly, it sounds like "hiya".
2007-07-22 18:24:33 · answer #4 · answered by Katerina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋