how do you dos

A form of how do you do — A greeting used upon being introduced to someone. Alternatives are how are you, pleased to meet you, and nice to meet you. (Sometimes used as a rhetorical question among familiar parties, depending on the region).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of how do you do
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