heh

UK: heɪ | US: heɪ

Definition

  1. n. an exclamation or sound representing a short laugh, often expressing amusement, sarcasm, or awkwardness.

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Etymology

"Heh" is an onomatopoeic interjection imitating a brief, breathy laugh or chuckle. It originates from natural vocalizations rather than morphemic construction, commonly used in informal speech and digital communication to convey subtle humor or irony.

Examples

  1. "Heh, that joke wasn’t as funny as you thought."

  2. She replied with a quiet "heh" before turning away.

  3. "Heh, nice try," he muttered under his breath.

  4. The comic strip ended with a single "heh" in the speech bubble.

  5. "Heh... I guess I messed up," he admitted awkwardly.