eh

American

[ey, e] / eɪ, ɛ /

interjection

(an interrogative utterance, usually expressing surprise or doubt or seeking confirmation).

eh ¹ British

/ eɪ /

interjection

an exclamation used to express questioning surprise or to seek the repetition or confirmation of a statement or question

Eh? What did you say?

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eh ² British

abbreviation

Western Sahara

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“People don’t leave immediately, but eventually they’re like, eh, it doesn’t have the same kick.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

I’m not sure how a submarine is supposed to do that, but, eh, it’s a reason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2025

Let's hope for some more goals tonight, eh?

From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2024

I never would, but David has made a career out of reminding the world that propriety is, eh, not really his thing.

From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2024

“You do, eh? Which do you worry about? His breaking a leg or his not having a phone when you want him to?”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

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