uh-uh

/ˈʌ ʌ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʌ ʌ/ (ame, ipa)

uh-uh — exclamation

1. a sound written in stories or dialog to show that someone is answering "no" in a

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釋義

a sound written in stories or dialog to show that someone is answering "no" in a quick, casual way — often used when you do not want to be too direct or formal.

例句

"Are you coming to the party?" "Uh-uh. I have to finish this report by Monday."

used as a one-word negative reply to a question

"Did you take the last cookie?" Mei asked. Her little brother shook his head and said, "Uh-uh."

accompanied by a head-shake gesture

同義詞
  • no

    the direct, neutral word for a negative answer; "uh-uh" is a casual spoken version of "no"

  • nope

    also informal, but more common in writing; "uh-uh" is specifically a spoken sound

反義詞
  • uh-huh

    the same sound pattern but with rising intonation, meaning "yes"

  • yeah

    informal affirmative response

文法句型

used as a one-word answer to a yes/no question or suggestion

用法筆記

Pronounced with a glottal stop between the two syllables (ʔʌ-ʔʌ). The first "uh" is slightly higher in pitch than the second, which falls. This sound is the opposite of "uh-huh" (meaning "yes") and is always informal — do not use it in formal writing or speech.

常見錯誤

❌Uh-uh, I don't think that's correct.' (in a formal meeting)
✅No, I don't think that's correct.
💡"uh-uh" is only for very casual conversation, not work or academic settings.
❌Writing it as 'uhuh' or 'uh uh' in a story.
✅Uh-uh
💡the hyphen is the standard written form that signals the glottal stop in the middle.