Um
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌm/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Um is an interjection meaning Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation.
Meaning
Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation.
More Meanings
- An expression to forcefully call attention to something wrong.
- (childish) An expression of shocked disapproval used by a child who witnesses forbidden behavior.
- (intransitive) To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy.
- An occurrence of the interjection "um".
- (chiefly US) Dated spelling of mmm.
- (dated, sometimes humorous, often offensive) An undifferentiated determiner or article; a miscellaneous linking word, or filler with nonspecific meaning; representation of broken English stereotypically or comically attributed to Native Americans.
Example Sentences
Um, excuse me!
Um, I don’t know.
Let’s see... um... how about this?
"About the same, wherever you go," he agreed. "Um," I said.
Synonyms for um
Depending on context, synonyms include er, hmm, uh, eh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tiddle, kar, bak, ep, tre, uh.
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