duh

interjection

ˈdə How to pronounce duh (audio)
 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 Everyone must be 21 years or older to take this course (duh). Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024 The impact: More weddings means more ring sales, duh. Nathan Bomey, Axios, 12 Sep. 2024 Moving tasks will be carried out effectively of course, because duh, look at who’s handling them! Jennifer Culp, Them, 31 July 2024 Voting for the Finals begins Monday, April 1, featuring winners from the previous round (duh). Rasputin Todd, The Enquirer, 27 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for duh 

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duh was in 1943

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“Duh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duh. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.

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