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huh

American  
[huh] / hʌ /

interjection

  1. (used as an exclamation of surprise, bewilderment, disbelief, contempt, or interrogation.)

huh British  
/ hʌ /

interjection

  1. an exclamation of derision, bewilderment, inquiry, etc

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Etymology

Origin of huh

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

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The second part of the name honors Korean paleontologist Min Huh for his decades of contributions to dinosaur research in Korea, as well as his role in founding the Korean Dinosaur Research Center and helping preserve fossil sites through UNESCO.

From Science Daily

“Huh. Look who decided to show up.”

From Literature

“Huh. Well, what’s most fun for you then? Tell me more.”

From Literature

“The half-marathon’s another quest to beat Jonah, huh?”

From Literature

“Your grandma put you to work, huh?”

From Literature

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