huh

From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishhuhhuh /hʌhhʌ/ interjection 1 UNDERSTANDused to show that you have not heard or understood a question ‘Carlyare you listening to me?’ ‘Huh?’2 especially American EnglishAGREE used at the end of a questionoften to ask for agreement Not a bad little placehuh?3 DISAGREEused to show disagreement or surpriseor to show that you do not find something impressive ‘She looks nice.’ ‘Huh! Too much make-upif you ask me.’Origin huh (1600-1700) A natural sound

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Word of the day humiliating making you feel ashamedembarrassedand angry because you have been made to look weak or stupid