Eh

Pronunciation

• Canada enPR: ā, IPA: /eɪ/
• Rhymes: -eɪ
• Scotland IPA: /e/
• Rhymes: -e

Alternative forms

• ay NZ

Full definition of eh

Interjection

1. (informal, UK, Australia) 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?
2. In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said. Compare what, pardon.
3. (Canada) An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of an individual addressed by the speakerI went to the restaurant, eh, but my friends didn't show up.
4. Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.- Do you feel like going out tonight?
   - Eh, I don't know.

Usage notes

In North America this term is stereotypically associated with Canada and some uses of it outside of Canada can convey that you are trying to sound (sarcastically) Canadian. However, it is in wide use in many other parts of the world, including the northern United States, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, and South Africa.

Adjective

1. (informal, predicative only) Of bad quality; mediocre; unremarkable.My French fries were eh.

Anagrams

• he, He, HE, H.E.