"teh" meaning in English

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Article

IPA: /tɛ/
enPR: tĕ Rhymes: -ɛ Etymology: Mistyping of the on a computer keyboard. Etymology templates: {{m|en|the}} the Head templates: {{head|en|article}} teh
  1. (Internet slang) Deliberate misspelling of the, for humorous, sarcastic, or facetious effect. Tags: Internet, alt-of, deliberate, misspelling Alternative form of: the, for humorous, sarcastic, or facetious effect Related terms: bak kut teh
    Sense id: en-teh-en-article-4v9vgFEs Categories (other): English articles, English entries with language name categories using raw markup

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          "text": "This is teh game for your new box!"
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          "text": "You are teh haxor!"
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