What does «epa» mean in Spanish?

Interjection to greet, equivalent to "Hello!"

♦ Used in: Honduras - Mexico - Peru - Venezuela

Examples of use in Spanish: "Epa, María".
P. Rich. Interjection used to encourage, equivalent to "Ea!".

♦ Used in: Chile

Examples of use in Spanish: "¡epa!, qué bien cantas".
Watch out! Stop! Attention!

♦ Used in: Argentina - Mexico - Uruguay

Examples of use in Spanish: "¡epa! casi chocamos".

"¡epa, epa! ¡más respeto, por favor!".