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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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"That's a big one, huh? A lot of people have been waiting for this for years, for decades," Trump said in the Oval Office while signing the order.

From Salon Jan. 24, 2025

"Oh y’all ain’t gonna let nobody mock or imitate our legends, huh?"

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

“The palace just threw her right under the bus huh? Zero chance this is true,” replied another.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2024

“Well, I’ll be. I like that. Like a butterfly, huh? Well, I’ll be.”

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

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