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Term: unh

Description:

"unh" is an onomatopoeic term often used to convey a grunt or sound of disapproval. It can express a variety of meanings depending on the context, including frustration, exhaustion, skepticism, or annoyance.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

Sense: A sound made to express disapproval or dissatisfaction.

Sample Sentence: He responded to her request with an exasperated "unh" of reluctance.

Interjection:

Sense: Used to show disbelief or express skepticism.

Sample Sentence: "Unh, I highly doubt that story you just told," she responded, raising an eyebrow.

Adjective:

Sense: Local slang for "university of New Hampshire" or anything associated with it.

Sample Sentence: The unh football team won the championship for the third consecutive year.

Verb:

Sense: To utter the sound "unh" as an expression of disapproval or frustration.

Sample Sentence: She unhed in annoyance when the computer crashed for the third time.