interjection

uh

er, um

I'd like, uh, a coffee, please.

I'd like, er, a coffee, please.

Uh, I'm not sure about that.

Er, I'm not sure about that.

((interjection)) used to indicate hesitation. Er, I forgot his name.

Synonyms: um, er

An onomatopoeic word representing a natural sound of hesitation.

This is a 'filler word' used to pause while you think of what to say next.

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