Etymology

huh

H4U1H4

Today it means: Used to express doubt or confusion. Full definition →

Korean 허(許)
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huh · interjection1

Attested from circa 1600. Compare Dutch hè (“huh”).

Huh · proper noun2

  1. Korean · borrowed from허(許)
  2. English todayHuh

Borrowed from Korean 허(許) (Heo).

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