how-do-you-do (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *how-do-you-do*:
NOUN	state	how-do-you-do, how-d'ye-do	an awkward situation
communication	how-do-you-do, hello, hullo, hi, howdy	an expression / expression of greeting

English > *how-do-you-do*: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaning	An awkward situation.
Synonym	how-d'ye-do
Broader	situation	A complex or critical or unusual difficulty
Spanish	follón, lío, pollo

English > *how-do-you-do*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	An expression / expression of greeting.
Synonyms	hello, hullo, hi, howdy
Broader	greeting, salutation	(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
Spanish	buenos días, como estás, hola, qué tal
Catalan	hola

HyperDic: how-do-you-do