duh

[duh; often pronounced with a dentalized d]

interjection

(used to express annoyance at banality, obviousness, or stupidity.)Compare doh.

Origin of duh

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

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Examples from the Web for duh

Contemporary Examples of duh

She sees the error of her ways and plants a kiss on his nerdy, astronomy-obsessed brother, Neil (like Neil Armstrong, duh).
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Marlow Stern
May 26, 2014
Teens consume energy drinks so they can feel focused and energized (duh).
Study Shows Energy Drinks Make Teens Lazier
Dale Eisinger
May 8, 2014
They put him on the cover with the word “Duh” right next to his face.
Why Is Louis C.K. So Funny? He Uses Humor as a Moral Compass.
Andrew Romano
May 2, 2014
But while the 'Girls' star showed off her body (duh), she could've showed a bit more range.
Lena Dunham on 'SNL' Review: Very Funny, Very Dunham-y
Kevin Fallon
March 9, 2014
Duh--she was dancing for T-Boz and Chilli during a live performance of "Waterfalls!"
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Kevin Fallon
January 31, 2014

Historical Examples of duh

Swan, dúhwisch-scha (the whole run together; duh long and with emphasis; sch very short).
Travels in the Interior of North America, 1832-1834, Part III (the Text Being Chapters XXVIII-XXXIII of the London Edition, 1843, and the Appendix a Combination of the Appendices of the London and German [Coblentz, 1839] Editions)
Maximilian, Prinz von Wied
He disappeared in the hallway, calling back: "My duh Pottuh, good-night!"
Harlequin and Columbine
Booth Tarkington

British Dictionary definitions for duh

duh

interjection

slang an ironic response to a question or statement, implying that the speaker is stupid or that the reply is obvioushow did you get in here? – through the door, duh

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