huh
interj. B1 Intermediate US //ˈhə// UK //hˈʌ// huh
interj. a short sound you make to show you are confused, surprised, or to ask someone to repeat what they said. You can also use it at the end of a sentence to check if someone agrees with you.
interj. an utterance used to express confusion, disbelief, or a request for repetition. Often functions as a tag question to seek confirmation or agreement. Informal in register.
Huh? I didn't hear what you said.
You're coming to the party tonight, huh?
The speaker paused, looked at the confusing data on the screen, and let out a quiet 'huh' before attempting to explain the discrepancy to the audience.
Attested from circa 1600. Compare Dutch hè (“huh”).
Usage
Commonly used as a standalone question or as a tag at the end of a declarative sentence.