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HUH

(interj.)
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There are 6 meanings of the word Huh.

Huh - as an interjection

(with falling pitch) used to express amusement or subtle surprise.

Example: "Huh! i'm sure i locked it when i left."

Used to express doubt or confusion.

Example: "Huh? where did they go?"

(with rising pitch) used to reinforce a question.

Example: "Where were you last night? huh?"

(with falling pitch) used either to belittle the issuer of a statement/question, or sarcastically to indicate utter agreement, and that the statement being responded to is an extreme understatement. the intonation is changed to distinguish between the two meanings - implied dullness for belittlement, and feigned surprise for utter agreement.

Example: "(agreement) a: "murder is bad." b: "huh!""

(with rising pitch) used to indicate that one did not hear what was said.

Example: "Huh? could you speak up?"

(with falling pitch) used to create a tag question.

Example: "It's getting kind of late, huh?"

Example Sentences

"I didn't understand what he said, so I responded with a confused "huh"."
"She stared at me in confusion and asked, "huh?""
"The teacher looked at the student and said, "I didn't hear you. Can you say that again, huh?""
"He tilted his head, raised his eyebrows, and said, "huh" in disbelief."
"When I told her the news, all she could manage was a surprised "huh"."
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Word Game Points

Is HUH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, huh is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUH has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is HUH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, huh is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is HUH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, huh is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUH has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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