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A shortened version of 'How do you do?' which is again shortened to 'How do?' and then finally to ''Ow do?' Originally derived from the impression of Mel B on Channel 4's programme Bo Selecta in various sketches, where comedian Avid Merrion dresses up as an exaggerated version
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