Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

boh

interjection
/boʊ/
Definition
A term used to express hesitation, uncertainty, or a lack of knowledge.
Examples
  • I asked him where he left his keys, and he just said, ‘Boh!’.
  • ‘Do you know when the meeting starts?’ ‘Boh, I haven’t checked my schedule.’
  • She raised her hands and shrugged, saying, ‘Boh, who knows?’
Meaning
Often used in informal contexts to indicate a degree of uncertainty or to convey that the speaker does not know the answer to a question.
Synonyms
  • meh
  • I don’t know
  • who knows