Meh
/mɛ/
Definitions
Expressing a lack of enthusiasm, interest, or concern.
/mɛ/
Expressing indifference or apathy.
"How was your day?" "Meh, the usual."
💡 Simply: It's like saying 'I don't really care' or 'it's not great, but it's not terrible'. Imagine someone asks if you liked the pizza, and your reaction is 'meh' – it wasn't amazing, but you ate it.
👶 For kids: It means 'it's okay' or 'I don't care that much'. Like when you ask a kid if they want broccoli, and they say 'meh'.
More Examples
He gave a meh shrug when asked about his opinion on the new policy.
The food was meh; nothing to write home about.
How It's Used
""How was the movie?" "Meh, it was alright.""
"When scrolling through news feed, one could react with "meh"."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Origin uncertain, but likely an interjection popularized in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, possibly a shortened form of 'meh' from other languages like Yiddish or a variant of 'hmph'.
Appeared with increased frequency in the 1990s and 2000s with the rise of the internet and online communication. It is used across all forms of media.
Memory tip
Think of a shrug, a silent 'so-so'.
Word Origin
"Indication of indifference or apathy."