Blah: meaning, definitions and examples

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blah

 

[ blษ‘ห ]

Interjection
Context #1 | Interjection

expression of boredom

The word 'blah' is often used to express boredom, indifference, or lack of interest. It can signify that something is uninteresting or mundane. People may use 'blah' in conversations to communicate their discontent or to diminish the significance of a topic. Its casual nature makes it common in informal speech.

Synonyms

boring, dull, meh, tedious, yawn

Examples of usage

  • The lecture was so blah that I couldn't stay awake.
  • She said her weekend was blah, nothing exciting happened.
  • I felt blah after watching that movie.

Translations

Translations of the word "blah" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blah

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเค•เคตเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช blabla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะฐ-ะฑะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bla

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒฉใƒ–ใƒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blabla

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bla

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ˜Ÿๅ˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bla

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bla

Etymology

The word 'blah' is believed to have originated in the early 20th century, with its first recorded use appearing around the 1920s. It was used mainly in American English to denote something trivial or lacking interest. The term itself does not have roots in more traditional languages but rather seems to have arisen as an onomatopoeic expression, mimicking the sound of verbal dismissal or boredom. Over the years, 'blah' has evolved into a more general term used to describe not just things that are uninteresting but also feelings of ennui and discontent. Its usage reflects informal conversations, often conveying an emotional state that many can relate to, hence its popularity in contemporary slang.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,923, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.