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Definition of uh

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• interjection

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Used in speech as a conversational filler to express hesitation, uncertainty, doubt, or a pause while thinking of what to say next.

Example

"The total cost for the repairs will be, uh, around four hundred dollars."

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ugliness
ugly
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Word Origin & Etymology

Imitative of the natural unstressed vowel sound produced during a pause in speech.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uh
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