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Does the greeting Hey pulchritudinous make sense?

"Hey pulchritudinous" is grammatically correct, but it's not a common or natural greeting.

Here's why:

* Pulchritudinous is a formal word meaning beautiful or attractive. It's not usually used in casual conversation.

* Greetings are usually informal. We use casual terms like "Hey," "Hi," or "Hello" to start conversations.

Using "Hey pulchritudinous" would come across as:

* Awkward: It sounds like you're trying too hard to be fancy or poetic.

* Unnatural: People wouldn't expect to hear this greeting in everyday life.

* Potentially offensive: If the person you're greeting doesn't find it flattering, it could be perceived as condescending.

It's best to stick with standard greetings like "Hey," "Hi," or "Hello" unless you have a very specific reason to use a more formal greeting.

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