Lernwerd

uh-huh

//ʌˈhʌ//

Particle

A word with a grammatical role but little meaning of its own, often paired with a verb in a phrasal verb.

informal

Note for uh-huh

Mnemonics, your own examples, reminders…

Definitions

  1. 1.Yes; yeah.

    • "So? Lived there long?" "Uh-huh, I--" began Mr. Wrenn.

Frequency

Overall

Rare· #4243

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Rare
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

Etymology

Imitative of non-verbal sounds used to indicate agreement or to allow the speaker to continue talking.

Compare synonymous mhm.

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