eh

Definition

'Eh' is a short spoken word used to ask someone to repeat something, check agreement, or add a casual questioning tone. It is especially associated with Canadian English, but it also appears in other varieties of informal speech.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly spoken, very informal, and often written only to represent speech. Common uses: after a statement for confirmation ('Nice day, eh?'), alone meaning 'Pardon?' or 'What?', and as a stereotypical Canadian tag. It is not appropriate in formal writing.

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