eh
interjection
\ ˈā
, ˈe, ˈa(i) also with h preceding and/or with nasalization
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, ˈe, ˈa(i) also with h preceding and/or with nasalization
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Definition of eh
—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
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The ones that aren’t really musical, Eisele's kind of like, eh. — Taylor Weatherby, Billboard, "Lady Antebellum Talks Touring, Playing For Shania Twain & Adding 'Ass-Kickers' to Their Set," 17 Aug. 2017 LaBelle’s eponymous debut was released to critical acclaim; the spawn of that Sith Lord sitting in the White House, hollering at cable news all the time—eh, not so much. — Michael Arceneaux, The Root, "Donald Trump Jr. Is as Old as Patti LaBelle’s 1st Solo Album; He Ain’t a ‘Boy,’ Beloved," 17 July 2017 Happy Canada Day, eh? While Americans gear up for their Fourth of July barbecues, our neighbors to the north are celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday Saturday. — Editors, USA TODAY, "Tour de France, Nevada pot: 5 things you need to know this weekend," 1 July 2017 The Players Stadium Course must be some kind of easy, eh? — Doug Ferguson, courant.com, "The Debut For Hughes: Canada Rookie Tied For Lead At Players," 11 May 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'eh.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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eh
interjection
English Language Learners Definition of eh
—used to ask someone to repeat something
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Eh
symbolMedical Definition of Eh
standard oxidation-reduction potential