meh

American  

[me] / mɛ /

interjection

1. (an expression of boredom or apathy).

   We thought it would sell, but customers are saying “Meh!”

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adjective

1. unimpressive; boring.

   The first few songs were meh.

2. bored or apathetic.

   I'm feeling a little meh.

meh British  

/ mɛ /

interjection

1. an expression of indifference or boredom

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adjective

1. mediocre or boring

Etymology

Origin of meh

First recorded in 1990-95; popularized on the TV show The Simpsons

Example Sentences

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meh

Even during periods of strong housing price growth, the returns to buying can be, well, meh.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Outer Banks” is aggressively meh, and there’s not much else that screams to be watched this month.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026

"A waste of our time", and perhaps the most succinct reaction: "meh".

From BBC ● May 11, 2026

I guess the grouches can let a meh day in the team combined or an 11th place in the giant slalom spoil their vibe, but Mikaela Shiffrin is restored as an Olympic champion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026

“It’s a long life to spend doing something you’re only meh about,” I insist.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon