Huh Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms huh American [huh] / hʌ /

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation of surprise, bewilderment, disbelief, contempt, or interrogation.)

huh British / hʌ /

interjection

1. an exclamation of derision, bewilderment, inquiry, etc

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Etymology

Origin of huh

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

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“But maybe for sure. You’re surprised it wasn’t me, huh? Then you know it’s bad.”

From Los Angeles Times

Guess that’s directing in a nutshell, huh?

From Los Angeles Times

“Charles Haddingford Winston the third, huh?”

From Literature

“Huh,” Jonah said, barely bothering to look at the paper.

From Literature

“Huh. That’s…” I can’t think of an appropriate word, so I change directions.

From Literature

Related Words

• cry
• exclamation
• expletive
• insertion
• interpolation
• interposition
• shout

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