howdy-do

Their mere howdy-do was a lie, because they didn't care how you did, except they were undertakers.

Then what was all this howdy-do about your being engaged to that William Vane man?

Mornin's and evenin's came an' went, an' not a "howdy-do" in his pleasant voice.

“This is a fine howdy-do,” snorted Joe Lewis, peering out at the shoreline.

The great plant of the Howdy-do mine disseminated enthusiasm in shaking vibrations.