What do you mean when you say duh?

Definition of duh
1 —used to express actual or feigned ignorance or stupidity Duh, I don't know. 2 —used derisively to indicate that something just stated is all too obvious or self-evident Well, duh!
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How do you use duh in a sentence?

Duh in a Sentence
  1. After the girl stated the obvious, her friend rolled her eyes and responded with “Duh!”
  2. “Duh! It's raining,” the drenching wet boy said when asked what the weather was like outside.
  3. “Well duh one plus one equals two,” the teenager said to his tutor when asked the mathematical problem.
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What does well duh mean?

/dʌ/ used to express your belief that what was said was extremely obvious: "A lot of people care about money." "Well, duh." (Definition of duh from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
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When was the word duh first used?

"It's instantly recognized, and there is an awful lot of meaning in that one word." Like many words, duh began with kids. Its first recorded use came in a 1943 "Merrie Melodies" cartoon, but its popularity solidified sometime in the late 1950s as kids realized there was no known comeback to a good duh-ing.
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What are the most popular slang words?

Below are some common teen slang words you might hear:
  • Dope - Cool or awesome.
  • GOAT - "Greatest of All Time"
  • Gucci - Good, cool, or going well.
  • Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting.
  • OMG - An abbreviation for "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my God"
  • Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated.
  • Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet.
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Does duh mean yes or no?

In response to a yes/no question, duh indicates that the answer is obvious, as with wh-questions. But it works only when the answer is yes, as seen here: Fred: So do you think I should ask her out? Tom: Duh!
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What kind of word is Duh?

Duh is an interjection - Word Type.
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What does huh mean in a text?

HUH is typically used as a slang word, with the meaning "I am Confused or Surprised" or "Do you Understand?".
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Is dude a slang word?

Dude is American slang for an individual, typically male. From the 1870s to the 1960s, dude primarily meant a male person who dressed in an extremely fashionable manner (a dandy) or a conspicuous citified person who was visiting a rural location, a "city slicker".
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Is Doh a real word?

"Doh" is now defined as "Expressing frustration at the realization that things have turned out badly or not as planned, or that one has just said or done something foolish," according to the new entry in the dictionary.
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What dies the mean?

What Does TH Mean? This term is best known on the internet and in text messaging for being an abbreviated representation of the word “Thursday.” It is one of the seven days of the week that comes just after Wednesday and before Friday. Origin of TH.
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Does duh mean dumb?

Duh—dumb. Release into the UH as in BUTTER vowel, where everything in your face and throat should be relaxed. Du-.
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How do you say beautiful in slang?

  1. babe.
  2. [slang],
  3. beauty queen,
  4. cookie.
  5. (or cooky),
  6. cutie.
  7. (or cutey),
  8. dolly bird.
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What does lowkey mean?

Low-key can variously mean “quiet,” “restrained,” “moderate,” or “easygoing.” It can also behave as an adverb meaning “of low or moderate intensity.” Like doing something, but in a “chill” way. For instance: We're having a party at my place but keeping it low-key so the neighbors don't complain.
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What does TBH stand for?

Tbh: To Be Honest, the Meaning is Perfectly Clear.
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What is the difference between Duh and no duh?

The meaning was the same, too. The Online Slang Dictionary has entries for both duh and no duh, and each is defined as “a sarcastic response used when someone states the obvious,” with a cross-reference to the other.
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What does TD stands for?

TD stand for Table Data.
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Who invented D Oh?

First recorded in 1950–55; later popularized by Homer Simpson, character in the animated TV series The Simpsons, who smacks his forehead while saying d'oh!
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How do you spell Simpsons?

the-simpsons - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes | Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary at OxfordLearnersDictionaries.com.
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Why some people say D oh when you say Homer?

It is an exclamation typically used after Homer injures himself, realizes that he has done something stupid, or when something bad has happened or is about to happen to him.
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What does Bro mean in slang?

(slang) brother (a male comrade or friend; one who shares one's ideals) (slang) brother (usually used to address a male) (slang) fratboy (or someone that espouses the fraternity bro culture)
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