Eh

Quick meaning: Eh is an interjection meaning In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said.

Meaning

In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said.

More Meanings

1. In isolation, expressing surprise or confusion
2. Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.
3. (Philippines) Expressing apprehension following or preceding a reasoning or excuse; uh.
4. To use the interjection eh.
5. (informal, predicative only) Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.
6. (informal, chiefly Canada, Upper Midwestern US, New Zealand, Australia, UK, Ireland, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Commonwealth) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
7. (chiefly Canada) An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of someone addressed by the speaker.

Example Sentences

These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?

—Why is it like this? —Eh, It's like that eh.

—You're going to be a dad! —Eh? You're joking!

—Do you feel like going out tonight? —Eh, I don't know.

Synonyms for eh

Depending on context, synonyms include what, pardon, sorry, wha, huh, za.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include huh, hm, hmm, uh, um, erm.

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