Definitions
1.InterjectionUsed as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said."These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?"
2.InterjectionIn isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said."—I've been studying Graphiurus murinus. —Eh? Studying what?"
3.InterjectionIn isolation, expressing surprise or confusion"—You're going to be a dad! —Eh? You're joking!"
4.Interjection(Can we verify this sense?) An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of someone addressed by the speaker."I went to the restaurant, eh, but my friends didn't show up."
5.InterjectionExpressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh."—Do you feel like going out tonight?—Eh, I don't know."
6.InterjectionExpressing apprehension following or preceding a reasoning or excuse; uh."—Why is it like this?—Eh, It's like that eh."
7.VerbTo use the interjection eh.
8.AdjectiveOf mediocre quality; unremarkable."My French fries were eh."
9.Adjective↑ Nosowitz, Dan (10 January 2017), “Why Do Canadians Say ‘Eh’?”, in Atlas Obscura, retrieved 1 April 2025
10.InterjectionHey, oi; said to get someone's attention.
11.InterjectionAn interjection expressing disapproval."Eh, please don’t say that..."
12.InterjectionHuh?; expresses confusion.
13.Interjectionan attention grabber"Eh, come here!; Eh, what do you have?"
14.InterjectionA greeting between friends (typically male) or display of approval.
15.AdverbUsed to negate the following verb; (am/are/is/do/does) not.
16.ParticleAlternative form of leh.