Eh is used in writing to represent a noise that people make as a response in conversation, for example to express agreement or to ask for something to be explained or repeated.
Let's talk all about it outside, eh?
'He's um ill in bed.'—'Eh?'—'He's ill in bed.'
eh in British English1
(eɪ)
exclamation
an exclamation used to express questioning surprise or to seek the repetition or confirmation of a statement or question
Eh? What did you say?
eh in British English2
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eh in American English
(eɪ; ɛ; ɛ̃)
interjection
1.
used to express doubt or surprise
2.
used to make an inquiry and equivalent to “What did you say?” or “Don't you agree?”
Examples of 'eh' in a sentence
eh
`I suppose you'll be finishing with us soon to go back to school, eh ?
Stuart Harrison LOST SUMMER (2002)
Doc put up a hand to his hot cheek --- Cracking jokes now, eh ?
Nicola Barker BEHINDLINGS (2002)
`Bit of a shock to the system, eh, finding someone who actually wants to talk.