uh-huh

particlecommon in dialogue

//ʌˈhʌ//
/[ʌ˨ˈɦʌ˩˧]/

Yes; yeah.

particle

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Yes; yeah.
"So? Lived there long?" "Uh-huh, I--" began Mr. Wrenn.

Etymology

Imitative of non-verbal sounds used to indicate agreement or to allow the speaker to continue talking. Compare synonymous mhm.

ugh · Used to express repugnance, disgust, or annoyance.ugly · Displeasing to the eye; aesthetically unpleasing.uh · Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.

uh-huh · Yes; yeah.

uh-oh · An exclamation of error, concern, or awareness of a problem.uh-uh · no Ukraine · A country in Eastern Europe, bordering on the north shore of…

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