meh

[ me ]

interjection

1. (an expression of boredom or apathy):

   We thought it would sell, but customers are saying “Meh!”

adjective

1. unimpressive; boring:

   The first few songs were meh.

2. bored or apathetic:

   I'm feeling a little meh.

meh

/ mɛ /

interjection

1. an expression of indifference or boredom

adjective

1. mediocre or boring

Word History and Origins

Origin of meh¹

First recorded in 1990-95; popularized on the TV show The Simpsons

Example Sentences

On a night when Freddie Freeman’s wildly celebrated two-run homer in the first inning didn’t come close to holding up, the Dodgers were mostly meh.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’re sucking the soul out of country. Which is why so much of current mainstream country is so meh. Cowboy Carter is brilliant. Luke could learn a lot about country from Beyoncé.”

From Los Angeles Times

On the first one, meh, who knows, check back later.

From Slate

Here’s an analysis of eight hydration supplements — the good, the bad and the meh — according to L.A.-based dietitian Katie Chapmon.

From Los Angeles Times

The media’s reaction to that cross-examination—both in reporting and in conversations I had with other members of the press corps—was largely “meh.”

From Slate