What does EHH mean in Canada?
Using “eh” to end the statement of an opinion or an explanation is a way for the speaker to express solidarity with the listener. It's not exactly asking for reassurance or confirmation, but it's not far off: the speaker is basically saying, hey, we're on the same page here, we agree on this.
Do Canadians say aye or eh?
1. Eh. Canadians don't say eyy or aye, it's “eh.” This iconic and distinctive element of Canadian slang is often used as a conversational filler or question tag at the end of a statement.
Why do people say hey instead of eh?
Some Canadians say 'hey' instead of 'eh'
The stereotype is true — we often end our sentences with "eh" to seek assurance from or express solidarity with the person we're talking to. But some Canadians, particularly those from the west coast, will end their sentences with "hey" instead.
Where did eh slang come from?
Eh as a request for repetition such as “Eh? What's that, Sackville?” appears by the 19th century. Although eh has its roots in Middle English and did not originate in Canada, the interjection acts as marker of anglophone Canadian identity and distinguishes Canadian English from other dialects.
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