informal
1
chiefly US
—used at the end of a statement to ask whether someone agrees with you
It's pretty good, huh?
2
—used when you have not heard or understood something that was said
"His name is Cholmondely." "Huh?" [=what?]
3
—used to show surprise, disbelief, or disapproval
"His wife left him." "Huh! I thought they had a happy marriage."
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“Huh.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/huh. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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