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

In part to offset all the vitriol and scorn we were heaping upon wretched women’s media, we augmented posts critiquing Vogue and Cosmo with ones hating on, well, men, duh, but also, ourselves.

From Slate