meh

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Meaning · English

Expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

“What do you want for dinner?” — “Meh. I’m not really hungry.”

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).

Common questions

What does “meh” mean?

Expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm.

Is “meh” formal or informal?

meh is generally slang.