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Is duh an official word?
The local version of Huh? is specifically shaped to the language. It is a real word, not a grunt. It is incorporated into the local language system. To say that this word varies in form depending on the language system in which it is embedded is not inconsistent with saying that it is universal.
Is duh in the Oxford English Dictionary?
The first example in the OED’s entry — the first time the sound appeared in print with this spelling — is from a British school story of 1952 by Anthony Buckeridge. The OED defines duh as “Expressing inarticulacy or incomprehension. Also implying that another person has said something foolish or extremely obvious”.
What does duh mean in a dictionary?
duh. / (dɜː) / interjection. slang an ironic response to a question or statement, implying that the speaker is stupid or that the reply is obvioushow did you get in here? –
Is Huh in the Webster dictionary?
Definition of huh —used to express surprise, disbelief, or confusion, or as an inquiry inviting affirmative reply.
When was Duh added to dictionary?
Apparently this first appeared in 1966 (per Merriam Webster). If you look at Google NGrams, “duh” has appeared even in the 1800s but a quick look at the results shows that in the early cases “duh” was used mostly as a syllable in a foreign language or as a form of “the”.
Is Duh a word in Scrabble?
Yes, duh is in the scrabble dictionary.
What is another word for Duh?
What is another word for duh?
| doy | no duh |
|---|---|
| no kidding | really |
| oh really | no kidding, Sherlock |
| you don’t say | no really |
| thank you, Captain Obvious |
What does it mean when a girl says Uhhh?
Definition of uh-huh —used to indicate affirmation, agreement, or gratification.
What is the dictionary definition of DUH?
Define duh. duh synonyms, duh pronunciation, duh translation, English dictionary definition of duh. interj. Used to express disdain for something deemed stupid or obvious, especially a self-evident remark. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English… Duh – definition of duh by The Free Dictionary https://www.thefreedictionary.com/duh
What is a good sentence for Duh?
Examples of duh in a Sentence Recent Examples on the Web Henry Ford’s name is synonymous with cars—duh—but the Henry Ford situated alongside the Ford Motor Company’s Dearborn, Michigan, campus is more than a paean to the automobile.
What is the meaning of through the door Duh?
slang an ironic response to a question or statement, implying that the speaker is stupid or that the reply is obvious: how did you get in here? – through the door, duh. Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
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