Definition

An interjection expressing annoyance at an obvious question or statement; used sarcastically to mock someone for stating the self-evident.

Example Usage

Do you think water is wet? Duh!

Origin

Onomatopoetic exclamation, possibly from the sound of stupidity; popularized in 1980s-90s youth culture.

Fun Fact

Became iconic through Wayne's World and Clueless, establishing it as a standard sarcastic dismissal.

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