hey

Universal Words exclamation (informal) 1 used to attract sb's attention or to express interest, surprise or anger: Hey, can I just ask you something? * Hey, leave my things alone! 2 used to show that you do not really care about sth or that you think it is not important: That's the third time I've been late this week - but hey! - who's counting? IDIOMS hey presto (BrE) (AmE presto) people sometimes say hey presto when they have just done sth so quickly and easily that it seems to have been done by magic: You just press the button and, hey presto, a perfect cup of coffee! \