English Dictionary

eh

/eɪ/

intj

(informal, UK, Australia, chiefly Canada, MTE, New Zealand, US) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

Eh, I don't really feel like going out tonight.

意味（1）

(informal, UK, Australia, chiefly Canada, MTE, New Zealand, US) Used 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?

意味（2）

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

意味（3）

In isolation, expressing surprise or confusion; compare wha, huh, za.

意味（4）

(chiefly Canada) An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speaker.

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

意味（5）

Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.

—Do you feel like going out tonight?

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

意味（6）

(Philippines) Expressing apprehension following or preceding a reasoning or excuse; uh.

—Why is it like this?

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