eh

American  

[ey, e] / eɪ, ɛ /

interjection

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

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eh ¹ British  

/ eɪ /

interjection

1. 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

1. Western Sahara

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Example Sentences

“Eh. I’m gonna talk to my dad myself. I appreciate your offer to do it, but…it should be me. I’ll let him know I just want to play for the team. Maybe a few games on the side, but I’m not looking to be the WNBA’s first round draft pick anytime soon.”

From Literature

“By Wednesday, Thursday I’d look at it and think ‘Eh, I’ll get something fresh instead.’”

From The Wall Street Journal

Ach, who cares about the tickets at this stage, let's just get across the water, eh?

From BBC

No one is swapping their shiny Scott McTominay, eh?

From BBC

“Only boys, eh? Curious . . .” Here again the imposter knew more than his son, for there had been an Ashton girl, once.

From Literature