heh
word
/ˈhɛ/
heh
/ˈhɛ/
heh
Definition
An informal sound or written reaction that shows a small laugh, mild amusement, sarcasm, or sometimes slight doubt. It is weaker and drier than a big laugh like 'haha'.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in texting, comics, and casual dialogue, not formal writing. It can sound playful, awkward, sly, or slightly sarcastic depending on context. Compared with 'haha', it usually suggests a smaller reaction; compared with 'meh', it is not about indifference.
Spanish: je - risitaPortuguese (BR): hé - risadinhaPortuguese (PT): hã - risinhoChinese (Simplified): 呵 - 轻笑声Chinese (Traditional): 呵 - 輕笑聲Hindi: हेह - हल्की हँसीArabic: هه - ضحكة خفيفةBengali: হেহRussian: хехJapanese: へっVietnamese: hơKorean: 헤헿Turkish: hıhUrdu: ہےIndonesian: heh
Example Sentences
Heh, that was funny.
basic
He looked at the old photo and said, "heh."
basic
She wrote "heh" in her message.
basic
Heh, nice try, but I'm not falling for that.
natural
Heh, I didn't expect you to remember my birthday.
natural
When I told him the plan, he just went "heh" and shrugged.
natural