Eh
Spoken interjection in English
Spoken interjection in English
Eh ( or ) is a spoken interjection used in many varieties of English. The oldest Oxford English Dictionary defines eh as "an interjectional interrogative particle often inviting assent to the sentiment expressed." Today, while eh has many different uses, it is most popularly used in a manner similar in meaning to "Excuse me?", "Can you repeat that?", "Huh?", or to otherwise mark a question. It is also commonly used as an alternative to the question tag "right?", as a method for inciting a reply; as in, "Don't you think?", "Do you agree with me?" In the Americas, it is most commonly associated with Canada and Canadian English, though it is also common in England, Scotland, and New Zealand. It is also known in some American regions bordering Canada, including the area stretching from northern Wisconsin up to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The spelling of this sound in English is quite different from the common usage of these letters. The vowel is sounded in one of the continental manners...
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