eh

interjection

1. 1

   informalUsed as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

   These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?

   Well, what dost thou think then of seeing the world? Do ye wish to go round Cape Horn to see any more of it, eh? Can’t ye see the world where you stand?

2. 2

   In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said.

   —I've been studying Graphiurus murinus. —Eh? Studying what?

3. 3

   In isolation, expressing surprise or confusion.

   —You're going to be a dad! —Eh? You're joking!

4. 4

   An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of someone addressed by the speaker.

   I went to the restaurant, eh, but my friends didn't show up.

5. 5

   Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.

   —Do you feel like going out tonight? —Eh, I don't know.

   “Look, Mom; I made the real rocket, based on the macaroni prototype!” “…Eh.”

6. 6

   Expressing apprehension following or preceding a reasoning or excuse; uh.

   —Why is it like this? —Eh, It's like that eh.

verb

1. 1

   To use the interjection eh.

adjective

1. 1

   informalOf mediocre quality; unremarkable.

   My French fries were eh.

interjection

1. 1

   Hey, oi; said to get someone's attention.

2. 2

   An interjection expressing disapproval.

   Eh, please don’t say that...

3. 3

   Huh?; expresses confusion.

interjection

1. 1

   an attention grabber

   Eh, come here!

   Eh, what do you have?

   E-, e-, eh, I'm on vacation / Every single day 'cause I love my occupation

2. 2

   informalA greeting between friends (typically male) or display of approval.

adverb

1. 1

   Used to negate the following verb; (am/are/is/do/does) not.

   And she: "Ay man, watch you one foot ass. Wen I want a man, I want a good man. Me eh want man like you."

particle

1. 1

   Variant of lehAlternative form of leh.

Forms

past tense

ehed

past participle

ehed

present participle

ehing

third person singular

ehs