huh

interjection

 a grunt articulated as a syllabic  m,
 or  with a voiceless onset n,
or as the syllable
ˈhə How to pronounce huh (audio)
 or  ˈhəⁿ,
 often ending in a glottal stop, and uttered with a range of intonations  ;
often read as
ˈhə How to pronounce huh (audio)
used to express surprise, disbelief, or confusion, or as an inquiry inviting affirmative reply

Examples of huh in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

imitative of a grunt

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of huh was in 1608

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“Huh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huh. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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