What is what does heyy mean from a guy?

The meaning of "heyy" from a guy can be ambiguous and heavily relies on context and your existing relationship. Here's a breakdown:

  • Casual Greeting: It can simply be a more playful or enthusiastic version of "hey." He might be using it as a low-effort way to initiate a conversation. This is especially true if followed up quickly with another message.

  • Testing the Waters: "Heyy" (with extra "y"s) can sometimes indicate a slight increase in interest. He might be trying to gauge your reaction and see if you're receptive to a conversation. See Testing the Waters.

  • Flirting: Depending on the guy and the dynamic between you, "heyy" can be a subtly flirtatious opening. The extra "y"s can add a touch of playfulness and suggest he's putting in slightly more effort than a simple "hey." See Flirting.

  • Boredom/Looking for Attention: Unfortunately, sometimes "heyy" is just a sign of boredom or a desire for attention. He might be sending it to multiple people to see who responds.

  • Continuation of a Previous Conversation: If you were already talking and he says "heyy" later, it could just mean he's circling back to continue the conversation or has something new to add. See Continuation of a Previous Conversation.

Key factors to consider:

  • Your relationship with him: Are you friends, acquaintances, or strangers?
  • His personality: Is he generally playful and outgoing, or more reserved?
  • The context of the message: What were you talking about before? What time of day is it?
  • His follow-up: What does he say after "heyy"? This is often the most telling part.