The upside-down "e" symbol you always see in dictionary pronunciation guides. Pronounced "uh" or "ih".
A schwa looks like an upside down e
by aaronak November 5, 2004
1) An expression of excitement, or extreme happiness.
2) Acknowledgement of someone who has greeted you, or a greeting in itself.
3) A state of mind, in which one is relaxed.
4) A neural vowel sound used in the dictionary, depicted as a lowercase letter 'e', rotated 180 degrees counter-clockwise.
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Slang originated from Hashmeer of Group X, who used the phrase "Shiggity shiggity schwa." Eventually, Jager, of The Hoodlums in Upstate New York, began to use Schwa inan every day context.
2) Acknowledgement of someone who has greeted you, or a greeting in itself.
3) A state of mind, in which one is relaxed.
4) A neural vowel sound used in the dictionary, depicted as a lowercase letter 'e', rotated 180 degrees counter-clockwise.
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Slang originated from Hashmeer of Group X, who used the phrase "Shiggity shiggity schwa." Eventually, Jager, of The Hoodlums in Upstate New York, began to use Schwa inan every day context.
by Jager February 11, 2005
A "neutral" vowel that sounds like the "uh" sound at the beginning of "about" and is represented by an upside-down lower-case "e" in dictionaries.
by pentozali March 10, 2009
by Chris Beddow April 15, 2004
A person who laughs like Blanche Barrow from the movie 'Bonnie and Clyde.' This laugh was so amazing that the actress who played Blanche actually won best supporting actress that year. To honor her memory, a schwa cries, "Heh heh heh" in similar fashion.
by severurlegplz February 26, 2008
-interjection, exclamation, interrogative
A contraction of the words say and what. Used in informal conversation to denote confusion or disbelief. Can be used interchangeably with the words huh and eh (for Canadians). First appearing in the late 80s, early 90s. Most notably used by Pauly Shore (as the Weasel) in the movie "Encino Man", and Mike Myers in the "Wayne's World" movies.
-Also can be used when cell phone conversation becomes garbled by a spotty coverage area.
A contraction of the words say and what. Used in informal conversation to denote confusion or disbelief. Can be used interchangeably with the words huh and eh (for Canadians). First appearing in the late 80s, early 90s. Most notably used by Pauly Shore (as the Weasel) in the movie "Encino Man", and Mike Myers in the "Wayne's World" movies.
-Also can be used when cell phone conversation becomes garbled by a spotty coverage area.
Girl: Hey, hurry up. We've got to pick up some drinks. This frat party is BYOB.
Guy: Schwa?! *breaks into a cold sweat*
Mom (on phone): Oh, and honey don't come home without picking up myahr... *garbled*.
Child: Schwa?
Guy: Schwa?! *breaks into a cold sweat*
Mom (on phone): Oh, and honey don't come home without picking up myahr... *garbled*.
Child: Schwa?
by Reyane February 25, 2007