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meh

meh

1 8.5
A short word people use to show lack of interest
  • noun
  • /mɛ/
  • Slang
: indiferencia
  • Our opinion of Skrillex and his music definitely falls into the "meh" category, but since we're suckers for well-done photoshops, we give this site a thumbs up.

No spark, no urgency, just a quiet dull sense of meh.

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Examples

  • I have kind of a "meh" feeling about the episode.

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  • But yeah, it was kind of a meh book for me.

  • I'm pretty sure I put M is for meh because this book was meh at best.

  • It gets a "meh" rating only because it really depends on the player for this one.

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  • I didn't love the ending, but I thought that the rest of it was worth reading for the kind of meh ending.

  • People are walking around feeling blah or meh or just feeling numb.

  • They say I feel meh or blah, right?

  • In his Yankee career, he has had 2 good post-seasons, 1 meh, and 5 complete debacles.

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  • Retro Studios started in 1998, out of the ashes of Iguana Entertainment (makers of the successful but "meh" Turok series for N64).

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  • After watching that movie, I left the theater feeling a bit meh about the whole experience.

Synonyms

boredom
vsmeh
83 1.3

A feeling of being tired and restless when you have nothing to do

is a quick, casual expression of that feeling rather than the prolonged state
apathy
vsmeh
43 6.2

A lack of interest or care about things

is a lighter, momentary expression of not caring rather than deep lack
disinterest
vsmeh
9 5.8

Not feeling interested in something, like a talk or task

is the casual, often spoken expression of that lack of interest
ehh
vsmeh
  • Informal
9 9.9

A sound people make to show something is not very interesting

is a broader feeling or expression of indifference and boredom rather than just a sound
numbness
vsmeh
8 4.6

A lack of feeling or interest in things often after long stress

is the casual, momentary expression of indifference rather than deep deadness
ehhh
vsmeh
  • Informal
4 9.9

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

is the general feeling of indifference or boredom beyond a single utterance
blahs
vsmeh
  • Informal
3 8.2

A feeling of being bored and not wanting to do anything

is a brief expression of indifference rather than an ongoing low mood
dullness
vsmeh
3 3.7

Something that is not interesting or exciting

is a brief, casual expression of that same lack rather than the lasting quality
vapidity
vsmeh
1 9.3

A lack of energy and interest in speech or writing

is an informal, personal sign of indifference rather than a general property
1 6.3

A weak, dull reaction showing little interest

is a short casual signal of indifference rather than a full reaction
lukewarmness
vsmeh
1 6.3

A way of being only a little warm or not very excited

is the informal way to show that same low enthusiasm briefly
bleh
vsmeh
  • Informal
1 9.3

Feeling bored, tired, and not interested

is the simple neutral expression of indifference or boredom rather than tiredness
vapidness
vsmeh
1 8.4

A feeling that something is dull and boring

is a momentary expression of boredom or indifference rather than a trait
insipidness
vsmeh
1 8.2

Being dull and without strong taste or interest

is the personal, often spoken feeling of indifference rather than the object's quality
1 6.3

A way of behaving that is dull and shows no enthusiasm

is a brief expression or feeling of indifference rather than an ongoing manner
tepidness
vsmeh
7.0

A weak feeling of interest or excitement

is a mild, informal sign of indifference rather than general low intensity

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Making people feel very interested and eager

72 3.5

Holding your attention because it is pleasant or interesting

How Enthusiastic

enthusiasm
296 2.2
interest
∞ 1.0
meh
  • Slang
1 8.5
boredom
83 1.3

Surface Forms

meh singular
mehs plural

Etymology

As a noun, meh names the feeling or reaction of 'not caring' or being bored — like a small verbal shrug. That's why someone can call a film or event a meh to say it left them unimpressed.