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eh (1)

eh [ ay, e ]


interjection 
Definition:
 
1. pardon me?: used to ask somebody to repeat something

2. what?: used to express surprise at something that has been said

3. isn't that so?: used to invite somebody to respond to something that has been said, especially to agree with it or confirm that it is correct or accurately sums up a previous statement

4. Canada are you with me?: used to maintain or regain a listener's interest or to establish that what is being said is understood

[Mid-16th century. Natural exclamation]
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