duh
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of duh
An Americanism dating back to 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Now it has been overtaken globally by China’s BYD—which began, duh, as a battery company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Whether it’s a true threat that could be prosecuted on its own, that’s a different question, but whether it’s quite obviously designed to intimidate Jack Smith, yeah, duh.
From Slate ● Aug. 9, 2023
I say, ‘It’s the apple capital of the world, like, duh.’
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
You order the caramelo, because duh, and take a long inhale before even biting in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
“Well duh, Finn. I know that,” Cade said.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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