Notice that man's greeting American tramp (5-2)

I believe the answer is:

heave-ho

(Other definitions for heave-ho that I've seen before include "Cry to aid physical effort" , "Cry on lifting anchor" , "Dismissal (informal)" , "Get ready to lift" , "Cry accompanying physical effort" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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