uh

American

[uh, uhn] / ʌ, ʌ̃ /

interjection

(used to indicate hesitation, doubt, or a pause.)
huh.

Etymology

Origin of uh

First recorded in 1595–1605

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Example Sentences

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"This was happening about eight minutes ago. I just figured out how to, how to call someone. Uh, uh it's really an emergency."

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Uh, so, just asking for a friend, but: What’s a tariff?

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2025

Uh … has Roberts seen what Ohtani has done at the plate lately?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2023

Uh, I mean, a few people do, but those are people who either are much older or specialize in addiction medicine.

From Scientific American • May 4, 2023

Arion whinnied, as if to say, Uh, duh!

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

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