uh–huh

interjection \two ^əm's or two ^ən's separated by the voiceless sound h; ˈəⁿ-(ˌ)həⁿ, (ˌ)əⁿ-ˈ\

Definition of UH-HUH

—used to indicate affirmation, agreement, or gratification

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1889

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