duh
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
Duh, the sky is blue!
basic
You forgot your keys? Duh!
basic
Water is wet. Duh.
basic
Of course I locked the door—duh.
natural
He didn’t call you back? Duh, he’s always busy.
natural
“Did you eat the last cookie?” “Duh!”
natural