hem — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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

hem is used for these senses in English:

• hey A request for repetition or explanation; an expression of confusion.
• huh (informal, with rising pitch) Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.

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.

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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