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English word origin

Etymology of bleh

Imitative.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Mildly uncomfortable; not good.

intj

Used to reflect general indifference to a situation or topic. · An expression of mild disgust, possible imitative of vomiting. · Used to imitate vomiting. · An interjection to show affection for someone, related to blep

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Imitative.

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