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Purffin · 11-17-2008, 05:42 PM

'Meh': Apathetic expression enters dictionary
LONDON – At least someone is excited about "meh."

The expression of indifference or boredom has gained a place in the Collins English Dictionary after generating a surprising amount of enthusiasm among lexicographers

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.

"They both just reply 'meh' and keep watching TV," said Cormac McKeown, head of content at Collins Dictionaries.

Chocoholic · 11-18-2008, 03:54 PM

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11-17-2008, 05:42 PM	#1
Purffin Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 25, 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 315	"Meh" makes it to dictionary 'Meh': Apathetic expression enters dictionary LONDON – At least someone is excited about "meh." The expression of indifference or boredom has gained a place in the Collins English Dictionary after generating a surprising amount of enthusiasm among lexicographers 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. "They both just reply 'meh' and keep watching TV," said Cormac McKeown, head of content at Collins Dictionaries.
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11-18-2008, 03:54 PM	#2
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