um

interjection

  1. 1

    An expression used to show contentment for something

    “Mmm, this is a tasty pie!”
  2. 2

    An expression used to show thought or reflection

    “Mmm, I see what you mean.”
  3. 3

    An expression used to show being muffled or not able to speak clearly, as well as "mmph".

  4. 4

    Yes.

verb

  1. 1

    To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy.

interjection

  1. 1

    Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. See uh.

    “Let’s see... um... how about this?”

preposition

  1. 1

    Around, about; after.

noun

  1. 1

    Alternative spelling of µm

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