uh-huh

Etymology
of non-verbal sounds used to indicate agreement or to allow the speaker to continue talking. Compare synonymous.

Pronunciation

 * Both vowels may be nasalized; the [ɦ] may be a regular [h]; the pitch may show some variability; and occasionally, the first syllable may be stressed.
 * Both vowels may be nasalized; the [ɦ] may be a regular [h]; the pitch may show some variability; and occasionally, the first syllable may be stressed.

Particle

 * 1) yes; yeah
 * 2) * 1914: Sinclair Lewis, Our Mr. Wrenn - "So? Lived there long?" "Uh-huh, I--" began Mr. Wrenn.

Usage notes

 * "Uh-huh" can be used informally as an answer to a question.
 * "Uh-huh" can be used to show disinterest or disbelief in answer to a statement in lieu of other similar statements such as "Whatever".
 * "Uh-huh" is often said while someone else is talking, in order to show that the listener is still interested or agrees with what the speaker is saying (backchannelling).
 * "Uh-huh" can serve as an informal reply to thanks or an expression of gratitude.
 * "Uh-huh", in an elongated form, can be used to signify sarcastic agreement.

Translations

 * Bulgarian:
 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin:
 * Czech:
 * Dutch: uhu
 * Estonian: mhm
 * Hungarian:
 * Ingrian: jaaha
 * Japanese:
 * Marathi: हं
 * Persian:
 * Dari:
 * Polish:, yhy ,
 * Portuguese:
 * Russian:
 * Spanish:
 * Swedish: mhm
 * Tagalog:
 * Turkish:
 * Ukrainian:
 * Vietnamese: ,