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Meh enters dictionary, no-one is bothered

The word meh has gained enough support to be included in the Collins English dictionary.

Despite being a common expression of boredom or disinterest, meh got the lexicographers enthusiastic enough to allow it into their compendium.

The origins of “meh” are murky, but the term grew in popularity after being used in a 2001 episode of “The Simpsons” in which Homer suggests a day trip to his children Bart and Lisa. Their response is a simple meh, which Lisa then spells out: “M. E. H. Meh.”

The dictionary defines “meh” as an expression of indifference or boredom, or an adjective meaning mediocre or boring. Examples given by the dictionary include “the Canadian election was so meh.”

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