Standard Lemma guide

heigh

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • /heɪ/
  • rhymes with -eɪ

1

intj

Meaning 1

An exclamation designed to call attention, give encouragement, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English heigh, hey, hay, hei, heh, probably of imitative origin. Compare hey, eh.