eh — meaning in English
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English meaning
- eh intj Added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or a reaction, similar to "right?" or "isn't it?"
- hey interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
- huh interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
- uh intj A filler sound used while thinking or hesitating in speech.
Senses
eh is used for these senses in English:
- eh (informal, chiefly, Canada, Northern US, New Zealand, AU, UK) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
- hey A request for repetition or explanation; an expression of confusion.
- huh (with rising pitch) Used to express doubt or confusion.
- uh Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.
eh — full definition
- intj Added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or a reaction, similar to "right?" or "isn't it?"
- intj Used alone to ask someone to repeat what they just said.
- intj Used alone to express surprise, confusion, or mild disbelief.
hey — full definition
- interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
- interjection Used to express surprise, protest, or mild reprimand.