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interjection

1. (an interrogative utterance, usually expressing surprise or doubt or seeking confirmation).

interjection

1. an exclamation used to express questioning surprise or to seek the repetition or confirmation of a statement or question

   Eh? What did you say?

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abbreviation

1. Western Sahara

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Example Sentences

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“People don’t leave immediately, but eventually they’re like, eh, it doesn’t have the same kick.”

FromThe Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

This applies to, eh, 350 or so others.

FromSlate • May 11, 2024

Rather easy in the end that from Rangers, eh…

FromBBC • Mar. 10, 2024

I never would, but David has made a career out of reminding the world that propriety is, eh, not really his thing.

FromSalon • Feb. 9, 2024

“Your Daddy’s from Israel, eh? It’s no crime to be Jewish, Latito. Don’t be ashamed of it.”

From"The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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