huh
Americaninterjection
interjection
Etymology
Origin of huh
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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I thought huh, that’s a power move, to be so silent in victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Newsom said, after Tapper responded with a huh?
From Slate ● Sep. 19, 2026
"Oh y’all ain’t gonna let nobody mock or imitate our legends, huh?"
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2024
“The palace just threw her right under the bus huh? Zero chance this is true,” replied another.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
I don’t notice how long I’ve been working until Mother says, “You’re still at it, huh? I think you need to take a break.”
From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson
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