meh

Sound of indifference

Meh is an expression of indifference, apathy, or boredom, used either by itself or after another sentence to make the attitude of the speaker clear.

The expression gained popularity from its use on the television program “The Simpsons.”

indifference

shrug

Shoulder gesture of uncertainty

uninterested · detached · unconcerned · passive · lukewarm · tepid · aloof · ambivalent · disengaged · halfhearted

lackluster

mediocre

Of only moderate quality

unremarkable · forgettable · subpar · mundane · vanilla · plain · insipid · ho-hum · so-so · middling

vocalization

hmm

Sound of contemplation

  • sighAudible emotional breath
  • ughDisgust exclamation
  • hmThinking sound

grunt · murmur · mumble · groan · pfft · eh · huh · tsk · yawn · exhale

unimpressed

underwhelmed

Feeling letdown by something

uninspired · unaffected · bored · jaded · skeptical · dismissive · critical · flat · cold · deadpan

Categories
Opposites
enthusiasm/excitement

mehwow

Cry of amazement

amazing · awesome · yippee · incredible · fantastic

quality assessment

mehexcellent

Of superior quality

outstanding · superb · brilliant · exceptional · extraordinary

emotional investment

mehpassionate

Intensely emotional or enthusiastic

obsessed · fervent · captivated · enthralled · riveted

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G