Howeegowen

exp.

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A polite expression generally used as a greeting in order to determine if the addressee is doing well. Also Howeedoowen.

In use

Mickey: "Well butty, howeedoowen?" Johnny: "Not tew bad boy!"

Let Lawrence Muck translate it to posh English for you
Lawrence Muck

Oh! You startled my monocle. Would you like me to translate 'Howeegowen' in use for you?

'Good day, dear friend, how do you do?' 'Not too bad at all, old boy!'

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