um
interjection
(used as an expression of doubt, hesitation, deliberation, interest, etc.)
umm
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a variation of
um.
Example Sentences
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"So umm good time to buy $DOGE ??" One person wrote to X, with an image of its Shiba Inu mascot taking off in a rocket.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2024
“No, thanks, I have to get home to — umm — feed my cat.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
“So, umm … I’m obviously a big fan of Kalen DeBoer,” Sheridan concluded, after speaking on the topic for a minute straight.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2022
“We have tomatoes, we have — umm — how do you say? In English? Cucumbers?”
From Washington Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
“Well, umm, then we better get to it?”
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
