huh
/hʌ/
interjection
Used to express doubt or confusion.
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Interjection 4 meanings
Used to express doubt or confusion.
“Huh? Where did they go?”
Used to express amusement or subtle surprise.
“Huh! I'm sure I locked it when I left.”
Used to reinforce a question.
“Where were you last night? Huh?”
Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.
“Huh? Could you speak up?”
Where it comes from
Etymology
Attested from circa 1600. Compare Dutch hè (“huh”).
Similar and opposite words
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HUH at a glance
HUH has 3 letters and scores 9 points in Scrabble (H 4 + U 1 + H 4) and 8 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #4,448 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with huh
All rhymes- KLETTERSCHUH24
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