Korean word

허허

Pronunciation

Romanizationheoheo

Meaning

  • interjectionheh-heh

Example

그는 허허 혼자 웃었다.keu neun heo heo hon ja u seot tta

He laughed alone: "Heh-heh."

Illustration for 허허 (heh-heh)

More examples

그는 상대의 실수를 보고 허허 하고 웃었다.keu neun sang dae ui sil su reul po go heo heo ha go u seot tta

Seeing the other person's mistake, he gave a dry laugh: "Heh-heh."

Core concept

A short, low laugh that signals mild sarcasm or disbelief.

Common phrases

  • 허허 웃다heo heo ut tta

    laugh heh-heh

  • 허허 하고 웃다heo heo ha go ut tta

    laugh with a heh-heh

  • 허허 하고 말하다heo heo ha go mal ha da

    say heh-heh

Similar words

하하haha: A quick, easy laugh that expresses simple amusement.
흐흐heuheu: A soft chuckle that suggests amusement kept partly to oneself.
훗hut: A short laugh through the nose that shows mild scorn.

Definition in Korean

허허는 약간 비꼬거나 어이없음을 담아 낮게 내는 마른 웃음을 나타내는 감탄사heo heo neun yak kkan pi kko geo na eo i eop sseu meul ta ma nat kke nae neun ma reun u seu meul na ta nae neun kam tan sa

Word origin

The interjection is formed by repeating a laugh-like syllable, creating a sound that echoes a brief, dry laugh.

Usage tips

  • Because its tone can sound dismissive, it is safest in casual dialogue and may seem rude in formal or unfamiliar interactions.

Related words

  • 허허거리다heoheogeoridachuckleverb

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