interjection
General Slang
eh
AY · interjection · informal
Sentence tag inviting agreement, like 'right?'
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A ubiquitous tag added to the end of statements to seek agreement, confirmation, or simply as a filler. Sometimes spelled 'aye'.
“Bit cold today, eh?”
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eh In A Sentence
Bit cold today, eh?
Origin & Usage
Widespread in New Zealand English as a discourse tag; strongly associated with Kiwi speech patterns.
People Also Ask
What does eh mean in Kiwi English?
It's a tag added to the end of a statement to invite agreement or confirmation, much like saying 'right?'
Why do New Zealanders say eh so much?
It's a deeply ingrained discourse tag in Kiwi speech, used to seek agreement or simply as a conversational filler.
Is eh the same as the Canadian 'eh'?
It works similarly as an agreement-seeking tag, but it's strongly associated with New Zealand speech patterns too.
How do you use eh in a sentence?
Tack it onto the end of a statement, like 'Bit cold today, eh?'
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