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ciao - What does it mean?

Definition of 'ciao'

English

(wikipedia)

Interjection

(en-interj)
  • hello, hi (especially US), howdy (US).
  • bye, goodbye.
  • Synonyms

    * (hello) aloha, shalom, ayubowan, privet * (goodbye) addio, adieu, adios, aloha, arrivederci, auf Wiedersehen, au revoir, bye, bye-bye, cheerio, cheers, farewell, good-by, good-bye, goodbye, good day, sayonara, shalom, so long

    Usage notes

    In UK and in US usage, ciao is considered pretentious by some.

    Anagrams

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    Similar to 'ciao'

    coo, coho, choo