by Sophie "Fang" Walker February 3, 2004
(noun, adverb/adjective)
'b-leh
1 to greet or acknowledge, but only slightly
2 to express sentiment or mood, but only slightly
Not to be confused with blah the term bleh is generally utilized as a conversation deterrent. Oftentimes people find themselves at the mercy of a conversation they do not wish to participate in. This predicament is typically initiated by a person greeting another or by a person answering a question regarding their general state of health/well being with what might be called a conversation initiator. For example, if person A were to ask person B how he/she is doing, the answer might take the form of an unwanted 30-minute conversation. It is in situations like this, where there is pressure to acquiesce a measure of social etiquette with a response but insufficient time/desire to address the situation with the full answer as would normally be offered that we have use for this term. In definition 1 then the implied sentiment, if transcribed, would be, "I acknowledge that you still exist...that's great...good work...I'd love to take the time to greet you properly but I simply cannot at the moment." (Note: it's possible that, in fact, you would not love to take the time to greet that person properly; in any instance)
Regarding definition 2, intonation is an important variable. Again the same theme of deterring a conversation is at heart, but in the interests of satisfying social etiquette the term may be used with varying intonation to reveal some extra detail as to the person's sentiment/mood. A short descending tone might, for example, reveal anger (another reason why you should not try to have a conversation with that person), while a stretched monotone might be used to express boredom or discontent. With experience this term can come to have a variety of specific meanings when accompanied by a mastery of its applicable intonation.
'b-leh
1 to greet or acknowledge, but only slightly
2 to express sentiment or mood, but only slightly
Not to be confused with blah the term bleh is generally utilized as a conversation deterrent. Oftentimes people find themselves at the mercy of a conversation they do not wish to participate in. This predicament is typically initiated by a person greeting another or by a person answering a question regarding their general state of health/well being with what might be called a conversation initiator. For example, if person A were to ask person B how he/she is doing, the answer might take the form of an unwanted 30-minute conversation. It is in situations like this, where there is pressure to acquiesce a measure of social etiquette with a response but insufficient time/desire to address the situation with the full answer as would normally be offered that we have use for this term. In definition 1 then the implied sentiment, if transcribed, would be, "I acknowledge that you still exist...that's great...good work...I'd love to take the time to greet you properly but I simply cannot at the moment." (Note: it's possible that, in fact, you would not love to take the time to greet that person properly; in any instance)
Regarding definition 2, intonation is an important variable. Again the same theme of deterring a conversation is at heart, but in the interests of satisfying social etiquette the term may be used with varying intonation to reveal some extra detail as to the person's sentiment/mood. A short descending tone might, for example, reveal anger (another reason why you should not try to have a conversation with that person), while a stretched monotone might be used to express boredom or discontent. With experience this term can come to have a variety of specific meanings when accompanied by a mastery of its applicable intonation.
by pharass April 26, 2006
by Bleh November 23, 2002
1. A word or noise that is used out of laziness or disinterest to something...easier than thinking of and saying words :-P
2. Something to imply that you don't really like or are bothered with something, or if it's a bit boring
2. Something to imply that you don't really like or are bothered with something, or if it's a bit boring
1.
E: We'd better go to German...
A: Bleh...can't be bovd!
E: Yeah same...haven't done my work
2.
A: What about this one
E: Bleh...bit grey...try the purple one on
A: Bleh not really that fussed...Starbucks?
E: Ooh fab!
E: We'd better go to German...
A: Bleh...can't be bovd!
E: Yeah same...haven't done my work
2.
A: What about this one
E: Bleh...bit grey...try the purple one on
A: Bleh not really that fussed...Starbucks?
E: Ooh fab!
by shopaholicious April 1, 2008
The 'Bleh Generation' is an internet movement started a few months ago and that has already a world success on forums and internet communities. Its slogan :
Think different. See further. Say BLEH.
The Bleh generation, technically, is a state of mind. 'Bleh' expresses an intense frustration, the fact that life is not easily livable, that you don't expect anything more from this world. Though, it can't be connected to the 'no future' movement, and either to any punk or goth movement. The Bleh generation is someting unique, something that truly goes to the essence of the emotional base of today's society.
Bleh doesn't reject this world, actually bleh doesn't reject anything. But bleh doesn't accept anything either.
All is bleh, and bleh is ill.
Think different. See further. Say BLEH.
The Bleh generation, technically, is a state of mind. 'Bleh' expresses an intense frustration, the fact that life is not easily livable, that you don't expect anything more from this world. Though, it can't be connected to the 'no future' movement, and either to any punk or goth movement. The Bleh generation is someting unique, something that truly goes to the essence of the emotional base of today's society.
Bleh doesn't reject this world, actually bleh doesn't reject anything. But bleh doesn't accept anything either.
All is bleh, and bleh is ill.
by StormrageJunior November 16, 2005
Put simply the word 'bleh' is a verbal 'shrug'. It can be used for every situation that a shrug of one's shoulders can. Also it can be used to show signs of frustration, confusion, indecision and boredom. It is often used in reply to a question that you have no interest in answering or have no answer for, or in a situation where you don't know what to say so you simply 'shrug' it of by saying 'bleh'.
by Jonesmiester March 14, 2009
A sense of dull frustration stemming from the fact that life will always get the better of the alive, and there is nothing that can be done about it. Similar to "The Man is getting me down" and, as in Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged", "Who is John Galt?"
A: "You have no money, a horrible job, are failing in school and in relationships, and you haven't done the dishes in weeks."
B: "Bleh."
B: "Bleh."
by Jade Monkey November 26, 2007