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huh

American  
[huh] / hʌ /

interjection

  1. (used as an exclamation of surprise, bewilderment, disbelief, contempt, or interrogation.)


huh British  
/ hʌ /

interjection

  1. an exclamation of derision, bewilderment, inquiry, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of huh

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

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“But maybe for sure. You’re surprised it wasn’t me, huh? Then you know it’s bad.”

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 22, 2026

"Y’all ain’t gonna let nobody disrespect the West Coast, huh?" he asked, as the set drew to a close.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2024

It would be nice if we had a good revenue stream to support those trains and buses, especially for poorer and disabled New Yorkers, huh?

From Slate Jun. 6, 2024

“You lied about your son, you lied about your daughter, huh, you lied about them other kids that’s out there hoping that you come,” Lamar seethed.

From Salon May 7, 2024

“Lots of death, huh? Personally, I’m trying to avoid lots of death, but you guys have fun!”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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