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Uh

/ʌː/

An occurrence of the interjection "uh".

📖 Definitions of "Uh"

noun
  1. 1

    An occurrence of the interjection "uh".

interjection
  1. 1

    Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.

    "Uh, who was that?"

  2. 2

    Space filler or pause during conversation.

    "Uh, let me see..."

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Uh"

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WordDefinition
framnounInitialism of ferroelectric random access memory.
buhlnoun(woodworking, often attributive) A particularly decorative piece of brass or other material, used as inlay in furniture or other works.
jeenounAlternative spelling of gee. [(intransitive) Of a horse, pack animal, etc.: to move forward; go faster; or turn in a direction away from the driver, typically to the right.]
meenounChinese-style wheat noodles.
umnounAn occurrence of the interjection "um".
ummverbAlternative form of um (“to make the umm sound to express confusion or hesitancy”). [(intransitive) To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy.]
ummm
uhmnoun
ernounAn occurrence of the interjection "er".
errverb(intransitive, formal) To make a mistake.
ahnounTo give a cry of "ah".
ehnounTo use the interjection eh.
hmnoun(music) Initialism of heavy metal. [(sciences, countable) Any metal that has a specific gravity greater than about 5, especially one, such as lead, that is poisonous and may be a hazard in the environment. (There are many different definitions of what counts as a heavy metal; see Heavy metals for a discussion.)]
hmmnoun(intransitive) To make a thoughtful humming noise.
mmmМММ was a Russian company that perpetrated one of the world's largest Ponzi schemes of all time, in the 1990s.
huhnounA surname.
wellnoun(manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
likeverbTo enjoy, be pleased by; favor; be in favor of.
sonounVery (positive or negative clause).
okaynounAlternative spelling of OK. [All right, acceptable, permitted.]

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