Meh
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meh¹
- /mɛ/ US, UK
- /me/ Australia
Rhymes with -ɛ
Where it comes from
Popularized by the American television show The Simpsons; first used on the show in the episode titled "Sideshow Bob Roberts" (1994).
Possibly ultimately from Yiddish מע (me, “so-so”). First attested in 1928, with usage as an interjection dated to 1992.
adjective more meh · most meh
- Mediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring. They redeemed themselves with this show. The first song or two was meh, but they were on fire after that.
- Apathetic; unenthusiastic. Both shows left me feeling, meh.
interjection
- Expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm. “What do you want for dinner?” — “Meh. I’m not really hungry.”
noun
- A judgement marked by indifference; lack of impression.
meh²
- /mɛ(ː)˦/ Malaysia, Singapore
- /mɛ(ː)˦˨/ Malaysia, Singapore
Where it comes from
From Cantonese 咩 (me¹, final particle used to make doubtful yes–no questions).
particle
- Final question particle expressing skepticism. Really meh?
meh³
Where it comes from
Onomatopoeic.
interjection
- A bleating sound, as that of a sheep or goat. 'Mehh,' they say to the ewes, and the ewes answer, ¶ 'Meeehh.' ¶ 'Mheh.' ¶ 'Meh-meh.'
Meh⁴
proper noun Mehs
- A surname.
