What is the origin of the word "huh"?

Question

As in saying, "uh-huh" for "yes," responding with "huh?" if you don't know the answer or didn't hear the question, or saying "Huh!" instead of, "Wow, that's interesting!" or "You don't say!"

My daughter stumped me with this one.
Ten shiny new points to whoever gives the most logical answer! Anyone? Anyone?

Answer 1

Yes, it is based on sound as listed, above.

However, the most gripping element of our
conversation is that it ("huh") has been
suggested in Language History Studies
as the response in a questioning tone,
"huh?" when, in the olde caves of England,
the first tribes were discoursing over
the absolute finest example of the
most succinct Palindrome.

And upon the utterance of "Huh?" from one of
the elder cavers, within seconds were the
uproarious hysterics of joy and unanimous
voting, for a splendid new beginning
toward linguistic unity.

Answer 2

Words With Huh

Answer 3

Your body is the origin of the word. It's a "natural sound" as someone said above. These words are called onomatopoeic words. The dog barking, the cat meowing, the horse neighing, the human huhhing...onomotapoeic.

Answer 4

"Huh" is an onomatopoeia( word based on a sound) expression surprise or interrogation. Its origin is based upon the sound of someone's gasp when they are surprised.

Answer 5

1. expression of surprise or disdain: used to show surprise, inquiry, disdain, or lack of interest

2. invitation to agree: used after giving an opinion to invite comment, especially agreement
Great shot, huh?

Early 17th century. A natural exclamation.

Answer 6

'huh' First recorded use was English early 17th century.

'uh-huh' First recorded use was 'imitative; 1920's'

Answer 7

From the sound you make when you breathe.