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Meh
Definitions
- 1 Mediocre; lackluster; unexceptional; uninspiring.
"They redeemed themselves with this show. The first song or two was meh, but they were on fire after that."
- 2 Apathetic; unenthusiastic.
"Both shows left me feeling, meh."
- 1 Expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm. slang
"“What do you want for dinner?” — “Meh. I’m not really hungry.”"
- 2 A bleating sound, as that of a sheep or goat. Manglish, Singlish
"'Mehh,' they say to the ewes, and the ewes answer, ¶ 'Meeehh.' ¶ 'Mheh.' ¶ 'Meh-meh.'"
- 1 A surname.
- 1 A judgement marked by indifference; lack of impression. informal
- 1 Final question particle expressing skepticism. Manglish, Singlish, interrogative
"Really meh?"
Etymology
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.
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.
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.
From Cantonese 咩 (me¹, final particle used to make doubtful yes–no questions).
Onomatopoeic.
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