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Uncommonhuh
The correct spelling is huh.
How to pronounce huh
interjection
IPA: /hʌ/
Say it like: Huh
The correct spelling is huh. (with falling pitch) used to express amusement or subtle surprise. For example: "Huh! I'm sure I locked it when I left."
Usage Examples
“Huh! I'm sure I locked it when I left.”
“Huh? Where did they go?”
“Where were you last night? Huh?”
Definition
interjection
- 1.(with falling pitch) used to express amusement or subtle surprise.
- 2.Used to express doubt or confusion.
- 3.(with rising pitch) Used to reinforce a question.
- 4.(with falling pitch) Used either to belittle the issuer of a statement/question, or sarcastically to indicate utter agreement, and that the statement being responded to is an extreme understatement. The intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings - implied dullness for belittlement, and feigned surprise for utter agreement.
- 5.(with rising pitch) Used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.
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