duh

interjection

ˈdə 

usually with prolonged ə

1

—used to express actual or feigned ignorance or stupidity

Duh, I don't know.

2

—used derisively to indicate that something just stated is all too obvious or self-evident

Well, duh!

Examples of duh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No duh — the stars happen to be adorable puppies, and the stories sound a constant theme, that good things come in small packages, a foolproof rallying cry that fills the hearts of its target audience. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

Oh and there’s more of that relationship drama fans have come to expect because, duh, reality TV. — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026

When a new sequel comes out, everyone goes back to watch the original first, duh. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 May 2026

Listen, no one is better than good in Valentine’s Day, and only a few people achieve that low bar — Hathaway, Queen Latifah (duh), and honestly, Taylor Swift. — Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for duh

• dah
• huh
• schwa
• the
• uh
• gaga
• shema
• maharaja