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Erm

/ɝm/

Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty; um, umm.

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📖 Definitions of "Erm"

interjection

1
Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty; um, umm.
"She was going to, erm... the salon, I think."
2
Used to express embarrassment or subtle disagreement.
"Erm, I don't think that was supposed to happen."

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