hè — meaning in English

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.

Senses

hè is used for these senses in English:

• hey An exclamation to get attention.
• hey A protest or reprimand.
• hey An expression of surprise.
• hey An informal greeting, similar to hi.
• huh (with rising pitch) Used to express doubt or confusion.
• huh (informal, with rising pitch) Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.

eh — full definition

1. intj Added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or a reaction, similar to "right?" or "isn't it?"
2. intj Used alone to ask someone to repeat what they just said.
3. intj Used alone to express surprise, confusion, or mild disbelief.

hey — full definition

1. interjection An informal way to greet someone or get their attention.
2. interjection Used to express surprise, protest, or mild reprimand.

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