What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
hah
Example
Hah! That was a good one. [hah: interjection]
Example
Oh, hah, very funny. [hah: interjection]
Example
Hah, I can't believe you did that. [hah: interjection]
heh
Example
Heh, that's pretty funny. [heh: interjection]
Example
Heh, I knew I could do it. [heh: interjection]
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Heh, I don't think that's going to work. [heh: interjection]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Hah and heh are both relatively uncommon in everyday language and are often replaced by more common expressions like 'ha ha' or 'hmm'. However, hah is slightly more common than heh in usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between hah and heh?
Neither hah nor heh are particularly formal or informal, and both can be used in a variety of contexts without sounding out of place.
