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Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.AustraliaCanadaCommonwealth
- These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?
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In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said.
- —I've been studying Graphiurus murinus. —Eh? Studying what?
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In isolation, expressing surprise or confusion.
- —You're going to be a dad! —Eh? You're joking!
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An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of someone addressed by the speaker.Canada
- I went to the restaurant, eh, but my friends didn't show up.
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Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.
- —Do you feel like going out tonight? —Eh, I don't know.
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Expressing apprehension following or preceding a reasoning or excuse; uh.Philippines
- —Why is it like this? —Eh, It's like that eh.
eh
ei9 senses · 80 ms
Level B2
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To use the interjection eh.
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Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.informalnot-comparablepredicative
- My French fries were eh.
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Hey, oi; said to get someone's attention.SingaporeSinglishimpolite
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An interjection expressing disapproval.Singapore
- Eh, please don’t say that...
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Huh?; expresses confusion.Singapore
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an attention grabberMulticultural-London-EnglishSingapore
- Eh, come here!
- Eh, what do you have?
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A greeting between friends (typically male) or display of approval.InternetSingaporeinformal
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Used to negate the following verb; (am/are/is/do/does) not.CaribbeanSingaporeTrinidad-and-Tobago
- And she: "Ay man, watch you one foot ass. Wen I want a man, I want a good man. Me eh want man like you."
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Alternative form of leh.ManglishSingaporeSinglish