eh

interjection

ˈā  ˈe 

ˈa(i),

 also with  preceding and/or with nasalization h

—used to ask for confirmation or repetition or to express inquiry

—used especially in Canadian English in anticipation of the listener's or reader's agreement

Examples of eh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Time Cut will tell the story of Lucy Field, a high school science whiz who stumbles upon a time machine and uses it to prevent eh murder of her older sister, Summer. —Travis Bean, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Sorry, out of power, eh? We are also known for the northern lights, and that could be nicely represented by multi-colored gem-setting, a big thing now in luxury watches and not unusual for Hublot. —Carol Besler, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024

In order: India, Nigeria, France, Australia, Germany, Philippines, Brazil, and South Africa. Unexpected, eh? —Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024

Tried & True: Coconut fans will do backflips over Osborne’s Ube Coconut Cake, which, even if your attempt is a bit, eh hem, lopsided, will be undeniably delicious. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English ey

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Eh

symbol

standard oxidation-reduction potential