uh-huh

interjection
UK: /ˌʌ ˈhʌ/
US: /ˌʌ ˈhʌ/

  1. An expression of agreement or affirmation, similar to 'yes'.

    1. "Is this the right way?" "Uh-huh."
    2. "Did you finish your homework?" she asked and I just answered uh-huh without looking up.

  2. Used to indicate that you are listening to someone and understanding what they are saying.

    1. He was telling a long story and I just kept saying, "Uh-huh."
    2. She explained the situation, pausing occasionally and I responded uh-huh to signal that I understood.

Synonyms

sure yeah yes roger right
uh-huh verb

  1. To say 'uh-huh' to indicate agreement or understanding.

    1. I uh-huh when she told me.
    2. He uh-huhed as I explained the process in great detail for him.
uh-huh noun

  1. An affirmative response or agreement.

    1. I got an uh-huh after I asked him about the plan.
    2. Her uh-huh was barely audible, but I knew she'd agreed with my proposition.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "uh-huh" in English means: An expression of agreement or affirmation, similar to 'yes'., Used to indicate that you are listening to someone and understanding what they are saying..

The phonetic transcription of "uh-huh" is /ˌʌ ˈhʌ/ in British English and /ˌʌ ˈhʌ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "uh-huh": sure, yeah, yes, roger, right.

Example usage of "uh-huh": ""Is this the right way?" "Uh-huh."". More examples on the page.