Uh-huh

Pronunciation

• IPA: (Ê”)ʌ̃˨ˈɦʌ̃˦, (Ê”)ʌ̃˨ˈhʌ̃˦
• Both syllables are nasalized. The second syllable has a higher tone.

Alternative forms

• uhhuh
• uh huh
• uhuh

Origin

Full definition of uh-huh

Interjection

1. yes; yeah
• 1914: Sinclair Lewis, Our Mr. Wrenn - "So? Lived there long?" "Uh-huh, I--" began Mr. Wrenn.

Usage notes

"Uh-huh" can be used informally as an answer to a question.

"Uh-huh" is often said while someone else is talking, in order to show that the listener is still interested or agrees with what the speaker is saying.

"Uh-huh" can serve as an informal reply to thanks or an expression of gratitude.

Synonyms

• mhm

Antonyms

• uh-uh