eh
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: aye
Sense 1
Meaning · English
an attention grabber
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Eh, come here!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A greeting between friends (typically male) or display of approval.
Register: Internet, informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “eh” mean?
an attention grabber
Is “eh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.