huh

huh · interjection

imported

Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    Used to express surprise, disbelief, or confusion.

  2. 2.

    Used to ask for confirmation or to indicate that one has not heard or understood.

  3. 3.

    Used as a tag question seeking agreement.

  4. 4.

    Used to express contempt, indifference, or dismissal.

Related words

See also: eh, hmm, oh, what
Synonyms: eh, pardon, what

Etymology

A natural exclamation of uncertain origin, first recorded in English in the early 17th century. Linguists have noted that similar sounds (like "huh?" for questioning) appear in remarkably similar forms across many unrelated languages worldwide, suggesting it may be a universal human vocalization.