eh — 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?"
• huh interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
• sorry adj Feeling regret or wanting to apologize for something one did.

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.
• huh (with rising pitch) Used to express doubt or confusion.
• sorry Used as a request for someone to repeat something not heard or understood clearly.

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.

huh — full definition

1. interjection Used to show confusion, surprise, or to ask someone to repeat what they said.
2. interjection Added to the end of a sentence to turn it into a casual question, inviting agreement.

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