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meh

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /me/

meh means: Used to show that you are not interested or impressed.

interjection

NO ENTHUSIASMB2

Used to show that you are not interested or impressed.

  • Meh, I have seen better.
  • “Did you like the film?” “Meh.”
  • Meh, we could stay home instead.

Similar words: pht, pshh, phht, pssh

Common phrases: meh I guess, meh who cares

ANIMAL BLEATC2

Used to represent the cry of a sheep or goat.

  • “Meh!” went the little goat.
  • We heard “meh” from the sheep pen.
  • The lamb answered its mother with “meh, meh!”

Similar words: baa

Common phrases: meh went something, meh meh

adjective

UNIMPRESSIVEB2

Neither very good nor interesting.

  • The food was meh.
  • It was a pretty meh film.
  • Her latest album sounds rather meh compared with her first.

Similar words: mediocre, unremarkable, uninspiring

Opposites: excellent

Common phrases: a meh movie, pretty meh, rather meh

UNENTHUSIASTICB2

Feeling little interest or excitement about something.

  • I feel meh today.
  • She seemed meh about the party.
  • He was excited yesterday but is feeling pretty meh now.

How to use it: meh about something (I am feeling meh about the whole trip.)

Similar words: unenthusiastic, indifferent, apathetic

Opposites: enthusiastic, excited

Common phrases: feel meh, meh about something, a meh mood

noun

INDIFFERENT JUDGMENTC2

A reaction showing that someone is not impressed.

  • The film earned a big meh from me.
  • Our proposal received a collective meh.
  • Her final verdict was a quiet meh.

Common phrases: a big meh, a collective meh, a resounding meh

particle

DOUBTFUL QUESTIONC2

Used at the end of a question to show doubt about what someone says.

  • You finished already meh?
  • He can cook meh?
  • So expensive meh?

How to use it: statement + meh? (You really believe him meh?)

Common phrases: really meh, can meh, like that meh

Questions about meh

What does meh mean?

Used to show that you are not interested or impressed.

What is meh in other languages?

Türkçe: eh · Español: bah · Français: bof · Deutsch: na ja · Italiano: mah · 日本語: ふーん

How do you pronounce meh?

It is pronounced /me/.

How do you use meh in a sentence?

Meh, I have seen better. “Did you like the film?” “Meh.”

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