Dictionary & Thesaurus

how-do-you-do

1.	(noun) an awkward situation; "that's a fine how-d'ye-do"
	Synonyms: how-d'ye-do
	Related Words: situation, state of affairs

2.	(noun) an expression of greeting; "every morning they exchanged polite hellos"
	Synonyms: hello, hi, howdy, hullo
	Related Words: greeting, salutation