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mah

mah

5 9.9
A short word people say to show doubt or no interest
  • interjection
  • /mɑː/
  • Informal
translation icon : bah
  • Mah, mah, mah, mah... mah, mah, mah, mah, mah.
  • mah," he said
  • mah!" he called

Examples

Synonyms

meh
vsmah
  • Slang
21 8.4

Said when someone does not care about something

is also doubtful but can carry a slightly more casual or unsure tone
hmph
vsmah
  • Informal
16 9.9

A short spoken sound that shows annoyance, doubt, or mild dislike

is milder, expressing casual doubt or indifference rather than dismissal
bleh
vsmah
  • Informal
8 9.7

A short sound to show dislike or boredom

is less negative, mainly showing mild doubt or simple indifference
ehh
vsmah
  • Informal
3 9.6

A sound people make to show they are not sure or hesitant

is used more broadly for doubt or mild disinterest in many contexts
ehhh
vsmah
  • Informal
2 9.9

A short sound people make to show doubt or lack of interest

is used similarly but often as a brief casual expression of doubt
humph
vsmah
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound showing doubt or annoyance

is more neutral, showing mild doubt or indifference without strong annoyance
mhm
vsmah
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people use to show doubt or disbelief

is more neutral, showing casual doubt or indifference without sarcasm
feh
vsmah
  • Informal
1 9.9

A short sound people make to show they do not like or care about something

is less disgusted, expressing plain doubt or neutral indifference

Surface Forms

mah main

Etymology

Mah as an interjection is the same lazy, bored sound as meh and means 'I am not impressed' or 'I do not care'. So saying mah shows doubt, indifference, or lack of enthusiasm.