duh

[ duh; often pronounced with a dentalized d ]

interjection

1. (used to express annoyance at banality, obviousness, or stupidity.) Compare doh.

duh

/ dɜː /

interjection

1. slang.
   an ironic response to a question or statement, implying that the speaker is stupid or that the reply is obvious

   how did you get in here? – through the door, duh

Word History and Origins

Origin of duh¹

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Example Sentences

“No. It’s the sound of a turkey vulture, duh! That’s how he calls us to the Speaking Stump,” Cedar said.

From Literature

Can’t forget to poll for the “duh” vote, because with the internet, everybody is entitled to their own opinion and their own facts, right?

From Salon

“Duh, most nights,” my friend Natalie responded immediately.

From New York Times

You’d think that’d be kind of a “duh” finding.

From Seattle Times

I have to give Frances Miranda Gonzagaga credit here: She examined every variable, studying what had gone wrong with Child X. She interviewed Child X directly, and Child X told her, “Well, duh. Of course I could tell that that android was an android. No real kid is ever going to be that happy all the time. No real kid is ever going to be that fake and perfect!”

From Literature