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Definition of say exclamation from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

say

exclamation
 
/seɪ/
 
/seɪ/
(North American English, informal)
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  1. used for showing surprise or pleasure
    • Say, that's a nice haircut!
  2. used for attracting somebody’s attention or for making a suggestion or comment
    • Say, how about going to a movie tonight?
    Topics Suggestions and advicec2
  3. Word OriginOld English secgan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch zeggen and German sagen.
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