Meh

Pronunciation: /mɛ/

Definitions of meh

adjective unenthusiastic or unimpressive

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was meh, I didn't really enjoy it.

A2 I tried a new restaurant last night and the food was just meh.

B1 The hotel we stayed at was meh, nothing special.

B2 I was expecting a great performance, but it was just meh.

C1 After traveling to many countries, the city we visited seemed meh in comparison.

C2 The art exhibit was highly anticipated, but I found it to be meh.

interjection used to express indifference or lack of enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 Meh, I don't really like this food.

A2 Meh, I guess we can go to the movie if you want.

B1 I know it's not the best solution, but meh, it'll do for now.

B2 I'm not sure if I want to go out tonight, meh, maybe I'll just stay in.

C1 The presentation was meh, I expected more from the speaker.

C2 I've seen better performances, but this one was just meh.

Examples of meh in a Sentence

formal The quality of the product was just meh, not exceptional.

informal I asked him how the movie was and he said 'meh', so I didn't bother watching it.

slang I tried that new restaurant everyone was raving about, but honestly it was meh.

figurative Her performance in the play was meh, she lacked emotion and enthusiasm.

Grammatical Forms of meh

• past tense: mehed
• plural: mehs
• comparative: more meh
• superlative: most meh
• present tense: mehs
• future tense: will meh
• perfect tense: have mehed
• continuous tense: is mehing
• singular: meh
• positive degree: meh
• infinitive: to meh
• gerund: mehing
• participle: mehed

Origin and Evolution of meh

First Known Use: 1928 year

Language of Origin: Yiddish

Story behind the word: The word 'meh' is believed to have originated as an expression of indifference or lack of enthusiasm.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Yiddish, 'meh' gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century as a slang term to convey a lack of interest or enthusiasm. It has since become a widely recognized term in popular culture and internet memes.