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erm · interjection

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Definitions

interjection

  1. 1.

    A sound used to express hesitation or pause while speaking, variant of "er" or "um."

  2. 2.

    Used as a filler while the speaker considers what to say next.

Related words

See also: er, uh, um
Synonyms: er, hmm, uh, um

Etymology

An imitative representation of a hesitation sound, combining features of "er" and "um." Particularly common in British English.