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Definition of huh

huh

/hʌ/
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• interjection

1

Used to ask someone to repeat something that was not heard clearly, or to express confusion, disbelief, or a lack of understanding.

Example

""Huh? Could you speak up a little? I couldn't hear you over the music.""

2

Used at the end of a statement to invite agreement, confirmation, or a response from the listener.

Example

"It turned out to be a pretty nice day after all, huh?"

3

Used to express mild surprise, realization, amusement, or contempt.

Example

"Huh, I never realized that the two authors were actually related."

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• Nearby Words

huggable
hugger
huggy
huh
huia
huito
huka falls

Word Origin & Etymology

Of imitative or instinctive vocal origin, attested in English from the early 17th century and found in remarkably similar phonetic forms as a conversational repair marker across many unrelated languages worldwide.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Huh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/huh
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