duh

interjection

ˈdə How to pronounce duh (audio)
 usually with prolonged  ə
1
used to express actual or feigned ignorance or stupidity
Duh, I don't know.
2
used derisively to indicate that something just stated is all too obvious or self-evident
Well, duh!

Examples of duh in a Sentence

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The show had peaks and valleys, but the strongest stuff — particularly early season dud dates with a rolling list of comedians, including Ben Feldman, Anders Holm, Mark Duplass, Bill Hader, and B.J. Novak (duh) — was rom-com heaven. Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2025 With rotisserie chicken, butternut squash, chickpeas and white beans (duh!), walnuts and more toppings, this DBS is meant for any time of the day. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 How is the film world reacting? With Conclave memes, duh. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025 The shows are free (duh), and the nonprofit pays artists for their performances. Nicole Cobler, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for duh 

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of duh was in 1943

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“Duh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/duh. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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