ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Erm

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɜːm/ · Part of speech interjection

Quick meaning: Erm is an interjection meaning Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty.

Meaning

Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty.

More Meanings

  1. Used to express embarrassment or subtle disagreement.

Example Sentences

She was going to, erm... the salon, I think.
Erm, I don't think that was supposed to happen.
– Bob would never say something like that! – Erm, he just did.

Synonyms for erm

Depending on context, synonyms include um, umm, em, eh, uh.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ccm, les, abt, erg, mechanism, fess.

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