duh

Mock-stupid exclamation

Duh and doh are used ironically to signal that you, or someone else, have been very slow to understand something obvious.

obviousness

obvious

Easily perceived, unmistakable

apparent · evident · unmistakable · of course · naturally · plainly · patently · manifestly · undeniably · goes without saying

sarcasm

sarcastic

Mockingly insincere in tone

snark · condescending · patronizing · dismissive · eye-roll · contempt · scorn · derision · belittling · snide

interjection

well

Dug water source

  • huhUtterance seeking clarification
  • yeahCasual spoken agreement
  • ohSoft exclamation of realization

hey · wow · uh · um · like · whatever · so · anyway · obviously · hello

realization

aha

Exclamation of realization

  • eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
  • ohSoft exclamation of realization
  • epiphanySudden profound insight

lightbulb · dawning · click · finally · insight · awakening · revelation · understanding · comprehension · clarity

exasperation

frustrated

Annoyed by obstacles

exasperated · fed up · sighing · eye-rolling · vexed · aggravated · peeved · irked · bothered · disbelief

Categories
Opposites
obviousness/revelation

duhwow

Cry of amazement

whoa · really · no way · who knew · oh my god

intellectual engagement

duhfascinating

Extremely interesting or captivating

interesting · tell me more · brilliant · insightful · good point

emotional tone/attitude

duhgood point

Acknowledgment of sound reasoning

well said · thank you · helpful

Phrases
  • no duhDismissive acknowledgment of obviousness
  • well duhSarcastic acknowledgment of obviousness
Family

doh

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G