how-d'ye-do

Definitions

1. 1

   A troublesome state of affairs.

   • Her abrupt departure from the wedding ceremony was a fine how-d'ye-do.
2. 2

   Alternative form of how do you do (greeting).

   • “How-d’ye-do, Jewel, how-d’ye-do?” asked the visitor, with that graceful freedom which distinguishes the truly well-bred.
   • Taking him by the hand in his usual familiar manner, Mr. H. said, ‘How-d’ye-do? How-d’ye-do?[…]’
   • […] but still, you know, you could recall yourself to my memory, and we could shake hands, say ‘How-d’ye-do?’ and think of—to-night.

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