eigh

Interjection

1. (Australia, Canada, Commonwealth, Hong-Kong, India, Ireland) Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.
   • These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?
2. In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said.
   • —I've been studying Graphiurus murinus. —Eh? Studying what?

   Synonyms:

   what, pardon, sorry, come again

3. In isolation, expressing surprise or confusion.
   • —You're going to be a dad! —Eh? You're joking!

   Synonyms:

   what, wha, huh, za, sorry, come again

4. (Canada) An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of someone addressed by the speaker.
   • I went to the restaurant, eh, but my friends didn't show up.

   Synonyms:

   y'know

5. Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.
   • —Do you feel like going out tonight?
     —Eh, I don't know.
6. (Philippines) Expressing apprehension following or preceding a reasoning or excuse; uh.
   • —Why is it like this?
     —Eh, It's like that eh.

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