Certain common expressions that American English speakers use frequently may not be found in your English dictionary, but they are essential to understand. Below is an example of a slang expression. "Hey!!" This word is spoken in order to get someone to listen to you immediately.

"Hey! You dropped your keys." "Hey! Don't go!" It is often used in ways that convey negative emotion, like anger. For example, you want to stop someone from doing something, so you loudly yell, "Hey!" This may be looked upon as rude. There is also another popular use for "Hey", especially among young people. "Hey" has become an informal method of greeting. "Hey! How are you?" "Hey! What's up?"

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