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Word

hehe

Phoneticshehe

Definition

interj. a sound you make to show you are laughing or find something funny. It is often used in text messages to show a light, playful, or slightly mischievous mood.

interj. represents a light, often mischievous or self-conscious laugh. Primarily used in digital communication to indicate amusement or a playful tone.

Examples

“I forgot to bring my keys again, hehe.”

“I might have eaten the last piece of cake when you weren't looking, hehe.”

“The character in the story gave a soft 'hehe' before disappearing into the shadows, leaving the protagonist confused by the sudden display of playfulness.”

Examples

simple

“I forgot to bring my keys again, hehe.”

contextual

“I might have eaten the last piece of cake when you weren't looking, hehe.”

complex

“The character in the story gave a soft 'hehe' before disappearing into the shadows, leaving the protagonist confused by the sudden display of playfulness.”

Usage

Typically used in informal writing or text-based communication; often placed at the end of a sentence to soften the tone.

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B1 · Intermediate
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