Meh
/mɛ/noun
An interjection expressing indifference, boredom, or a lack of enthusiasm.
Did you know?Although often credited to The Simpsons, “meh” appeared in print before its Simpsons usage; its deeper origin remains uncertain, with possible Yiddish influence but no proven source.
Etymological Timeline
Early 20th Century or earlier
Uncertain
meh
“Possible expressive interjection; proposed Yiddish connections exist, but no definitive ancestral form has been established.”
1992
English
meh
“An early documented English print occurrence expressing indifference or lack of enthusiasm.”
1990s
English
meh
“The interjection spreads through informal speech and internet culture.”
1994 onward
American English
meh
“Its visibility increases through usage associated with The Simpsons, though the word was already attested.”
21st Century
Modern English
meh
“A widely recognized expression of apathy, mediocrity, or emotional noncommitment.”