eh

interjection

ˈā How to pronounce eh (audio) ˈe How to pronounce eh (audio)
ˈa(i),
 also with  preceding and/or with nasalization h
used to ask for confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry
used especially in Canadian English in anticipation of the listener's or reader's agreement

Examples of eh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Last year’s 13 Ultra impressed, but the 14 Ultra cranks everything up to 11, or, eh 14? Julian Chokkattu Simon Hill, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2024 Looks like Taylor Sheridan and Kevin Costner aren’t the only ones with a bit of Yellowstone drama bubbling up, eh? Vulture, 19 Jan. 2024 Lets the state fine people who violate He SR Ga aha Seton nds eh Renda Sere: 61. Emma Roth, The Verge, 9 Feb. 2024 Flinging hatchets and paint are good ways to work up an appetite, eh? Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2024 That’s a whole lot of seasons Dallas has gotten special treatment from zebras without taking advantage of it, eh? Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2024 And maybe make a mental note to start your holiday shopping a little earlier next year, eh? Shop These Last-Minute Gifts 1 of 15Courtesy of Amazon Nest New York Wild Mint & Eucalyptus Reed Diffuser Give them the gift of relaxation and a great-smelling space with this diffuser. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023 That’s just three more potential date nights for the country’s recently-single prime minister, eh? Original story published August 3, 2023 follows. Vulture, 2 Nov. 2023 Not so shabby, eh? Purple’s adjustable bed base, pillows, sheets, and mattresses are on sale now through LDW. Malia Griggs, SELF, 1 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English ey

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eh was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Eh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eh. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

Eh

symbol
standard oxidation-reduction potential
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