- Huh
- Pronunciation:
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\a grunt articulated as a syllabic m or n with a voiceless onset, or as the syllable ˈhə or ˈhəⁿ, often ending in a glottal stop, and uttered with a range of intonations; often read as ˈhə\
- Function:
- interjection
- Etymology:
- imitative of a grunt
- Date:
- 1608
—used to express surprise, disbelief, or confusion, or as an inquiry inviting affirmative reply
huh. (2008). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.
Retrieved May 15, 2008, from //www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/huh
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