interjection
General Slang
eh-eh
EH-EH · interjection · informal
An exclamation of surprise or disapproval.
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Definitions
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Used to signal astonishment, disbelief or 'oh no'. Rising tone = surprise; flat = disapproval.
“Eh-eh! Look who decide to show up.”
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eh-eh In A Sentence
Eh-eh! Look who decide to show up.
Origin & Usage
Pan-Caribbean paralinguistic exclamation.
Variants
eh eh
People Also Ask
What does eh-eh mean?
It's a Caribbean exclamation of surprise, disbelief or disapproval, similar to 'oh no' or 'well well'.
How does tone change eh-eh?
A rising tone signals surprise or astonishment, while a flat tone signals disapproval or refusal.
Is eh-eh used across the Caribbean?
Yes, it's a pan-Caribbean paralinguistic sound heard across many islands.
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