Duh Meaning in English
word
/ˈdə/
duh
/dˈʌ/
duh
Definition
'Duh' is an informal expression used to show that something is very obvious or should be easily understood, often in a slightly mocking or sarcastic way.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often playful or sarcastic. Used mainly in speech or casual text, rarely in formal writing. Do not use in formal situations; typically said after someone states the obvious.
Spanish: obvio (expresión) - pues claroPortuguese (BR): dã (interjeição) - óbvioPortuguese (PT): dã (interjeição) - óbvioChinese (Simplified): 废话 - 当然（语气词）Chinese (Traditional): 廢話 - 當然（語氣詞）Hindi: अरे हाँ (व्यंग्य में)Arabic: طبعاً (تعبير ساخر) - بديهيBengali: ধুর - বুঝতেই পারোRussian: ну да - очевидно - естественноJapanese: 当たり前でしょ - そりゃそうだVietnamese: rõ ràng mà - tất nhiênKorean: 당연하지 - 뻔하지Turkish: tabii ki - tabi - elbetteUrdu: ظاہر ہے - بالکلIndonesian: ya iyalah - jelaslah
Example Sentences
Of course I locked the door—duh.
natural
Duh, the sky is blue!
basic
You forgot your keys? Duh!
basic
Water is wet. Duh.
basic
He didn’t call you back? Duh, he’s always busy.
natural
“Did you eat the last cookie?” “Duh!”
natural