uh-huh

English

Alternative forms

• uhhuh
• uh huh
• uhuh

Pronunciation

• IPA: [(ʔ)ʌ̃˨.ˈhʌ̃˦]
• Both syllables are nasalized. The second syllable has a higher tone.

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Interjection

uh-huh

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