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meh

American  
[me] / mɛ /

interjection

  1. (an expression of boredom or apathy).

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


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

"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

adjective

  1. mediocre or boring

"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 meh

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

Example Sentences

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If you think that’s a meh deal, compare L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

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

From BBC • May 11, 2026

But as for the new stuff… meh, wait for a better month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The generative-AI revolution has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, yet Apple has been slower on the uptake, with meh Apple Intelligence features and a delayed smarter Siri.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“At twere meh coosin,” I said, making a nod toward Denna.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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