eh

Used as a tag question, to emphasise what goes before or to request that the listener express an opinion about what has been said.

These hot dogs are pretty good, eh?

Well, what dost thou think then of seeing the world? Do ye wish to go round Cape Horn to see any more of it, eh? Can’t ye see the world where you stand?

In isolation, a request for repetition or clarification of what has just been said.

—I've been studying Graphiurus murinus. —Eh? Studying what?

In isolation, expressing surprise or confusion

—You're going to be a dad! —Eh? You're joking!

An interjection used to ascertain the continued attention of someone addressed by the speaker.

I went to the restaurant, eh, but my friends didn't show up.

Expressing apathy or lack of enthusiasm; meh.

—Do you feel like going out tonight? —Eh, I don't know.

“Look, Mom; I made the real rocket, based on the macaroni prototype!” “…Eh.”

To use the interjection eh.

Of mediocre quality; unremarkable.

My French fries were eh.