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duh.

A disdainful indication that something is obvious.

3 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

intj/dɜː/UK/dʌ/US/dʌ/Australia[də̰ː˥˩]
  1. A disdainful indication that something is obvious.

    It's hot in the desert. - Well, duh!
  2. An indication of mock stupidity.

    Duhhh, I'm Jasmine, I can't even tie my shoe laces right!
  3. A nonsensical utterance by an individual about to go unconscious, especially if they're dizzy.

    Duuhh... I don't feel so good now...
Where this word comes from

Imitative, indicating stupidity by mocking the speech of an intellectually disabled person.

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