hehe
7.8
A short quiet laugh showing mild amusement
- noun
- /hɛhɛ/
- Texting
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risita
- After telling a silly joke, he added a 'hehe' to lighten the mood.
Examples
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When she saw the cute puppy, she couldn't help but reply with a 'hehe' in the chat.
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She sent a text that simply said, 'hehe', to show she found it funny.
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Synonyms
giggle
vshehe
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1.1
A light laugh that sounds silly or nervous
is the quiet written sign used in messages to show mild playfulness
3
9.9
A written way to show that something made you laugh
is shorter and quieter, used to show mild playfulness
3
9.1
A typed way to show quiet, shy, or teasing laughter in messages
is limited to quiet mild amusement or playfulness
1.9
A short laugh a person makes to show amusement
is quieter and more playful in tone
2.5
A sound or text used to show someone is laughing
is mainly the short quiet written form used in messages
6.4
A written way to show you are laughing in messages
is used as a quieter, milder written sign in messages
6.3
A long line of letters people type to show loud online laughter
is a short quiet sign rather than loud extended laughter
8.3
A casual written way to show you are laughing online
is a written quiet giggle used to show mild amusement
How Amused
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hehe is a small, quiet laugh that copies the sound heh, like a soft 'giggle'. So a short hehe shows mild amusement or playfulness.