HuH
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Interjection



  1. Word expressing doubt or confusion.
    Huh? Where did they go?
  2. Word used to reinforce a question.
    Where were you last night? Huh?
  3. Word used to express amusement or subtle surprise.
    Huh! I'm sure I locked it when I left.
  4. (Shortening of the slang "I know, huh." and is not pronounced "haw") Word used solely as a response, in order to express either complete agreement with or to belittle the issuer of a statement or infrequently a question. The intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings. When used in agreement, the intonation is friendly and non-confrontational.
    Statement: We should go to an amusement park, it would be fun. Response: Huh!
    or
    Statement: "Murder is bad" Response: Huh!
  5. Informally, used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.
    Huh? Could you speak up?
 
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