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eh
exclamation
[ eɪ ]
• used to represent a sound made in speech, especially one used to express inquiry, surprise, or to elicit agreement.
• "‘Eh? What's this?’"
Origin:
natural utterance: first recorded in English in the mid 16th century.
Phrases
eh up
• used as a greeting, to express surprise, or to attract someone's attention.
"eh up, I'm talking to you!"