meh

[ me ]

/ mɛ /

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interjection

(an expression of boredom or apathy): We thought it would sell, but customers are saying “Meh!”

adjective

unimpressive; boring: The first few songs were meh.

bored or apathetic: I'm feeling a little meh.

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Origin of meh

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

Words nearby meh

MEGO, megohm, megohmmeter, megrim, megrims, meh, Mehemet Ali, mehitzah, mehndi, Mehta, Méhul

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How to use meh in a sentence

Based on polling data, it appears there is a substantial population of people who aren’t categorically opposed to vaccination, just unmotivated to get around to it—what we’ve termed vaccine “meh-sitance,” not hesitance.
The U.S. COVID-19 Outbreak Is Still Bad—And It Could Get Worse|Chris Wilson|June 23, 2021|Time
The best explanation I have is what a good friend of mine, who is also the person editing this article, calls vaccine “meh-sitance.”
The U.S. Is Entering a New COVID-19 Vaccination Crisis|Chris Wilson|May 10, 2021|Time
It’s possible you would have thought, “Eh, meh,” and passed on Date 2, where they said, “Wow!”
Carolyn Hax: Seeing friends walk down the aisle is no walk in the park|Carolyn Hax|March 4, 2021|Washington Post
It was also a game that was pretty meh overall, with a story that was far from memorable.
What we want from Ubisoft Massive’s open world Star Wars game|Mike Hume, Gene Park, Elise Favis|January 13, 2021|Washington Post

I was expecting a similar meh experience with the all-new Aviator for 2020.
Vehicles to ride out a pandemic|Joe Phillips|August 22, 2020|Washington Blade
Katy Perry kissed a girl, and she feels really meh about it.
Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus Kiss, Break Up, Make Up|Amy Zimmerman|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Katy Perry kissed a girl named Miley and she feels really meh about it.
Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus Kiss, Break Up, Make Up|Amy Zimmerman|March 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not enough to make the difference between recession and expansion, or between excellent growth and meh growth, to be sure.
With the Ryan-Murray Deal, Washington Stops Hurting the Economy|Daniel Gross|December 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This morning, however, the Bureau of Labor Statistics served up a meh burger, slathered with blah sauce.
Today’s Unemployment Report Is an S.O.S. to the Fed|Daniel Gross|September 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
All in, employees on Glassdoor.com gave Cosi a rating of 2.6 out of 5, which is pretty meh.
If Cosi Wants to Make a Profit, It Needs to Increase Wages|Daniel Gross|August 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Amoni, hereditary prince of the nome of Meh, talks in the same fashion.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot
Several of these tombs resemble in their general arrangements those of the feudal princes of Meh and Siout.
A history of art in ancient Egypt, Vol. I (of 2)|Georges Perrot
Yo meeon'n thoose lung-seeted folk at glooar'n a second time at books; an whooa awr fyert would rent meh jump to chatters.
Lancashire Sketches|Edwin Waugh
Boh iv in teytch mo again, an aw foryeat um again, e'en raddle meh hoyd tightly, say aw.
Lancashire Sketches|Edwin Waugh
A lad's voyce answer't in a cryin' din, "Eh, law; dunnah tay meh."
Lancashire Sketches|Edwin Waugh

British Dictionary definitions for meh

meh

/ (mɛ) slang /

interjection

an expression of indifference or boredom

adjective

mediocre or boring

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