/mɛ/
adjectivenouninterjection

Is MEH a Scrabble word?

Yes, in one Scrabble list. MEH is valid in NWL2023, but not in ENABLE and Collins. It scores 8 points in Scrabble and 8 in Words With Friends.

NWL Not in Collins Not in ENABLE

Meaning Mediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring.

Adjective 2 meanings

  1. Mediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring.

  2. Apathetic; unenthusiastic.

Noun 1 meaning

  1. A judgement marked by indifference; lack of impression.

Interjection 1 meaning

  1. A bleating sound, as that of a sheep or goat.

Definitions adapted from Wiktionary: meh via Kaikki/Wiktextract, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where it comes from

Etymology

Popularized by the American television show The Simpsons; first used on the show in the episode titled "Sideshow Bob Roberts" (1994). Possibly ultimately from Yiddish מע (me, “so-so”). First attested in 1928, with usage as an interjection dated to 1992.

Similar and opposite words

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MEH at a glance

MEH has 3 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (M 3 + E 1 + H 4) and 8 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #16,858 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in NWL2023.

Words ending in -MEH

More endings

Same last three letters as MEH. This is a spelling match, so not every word here rhymes.

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