uh

[uh, uhn]

interjection

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

2. huh.

Word History and Origins

Origin of uh¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

“Because when I get to heaven, and Jesus is like: ‘Uh, eye for an eye?

From Salon

“In between the finger-pointing, there was, uh, grieving on Friday — the White House flew the flags at half-staff, which got some criticism, but on a human level, you can see how hard the president is taking this.”

From Los Angeles Times

“In between the finger-pointing, there was, uh, grieving on Friday, the White House flew the flags at half-staff, which got some criticism, but on a human level, you can see how hard the president is taking this.”

From Slate

Uh, yeah, I’ve watched the Emmys.

From Los Angeles Times

Yvonne Villarreal: Uh, is it sad that I’m sad?

From Los Angeles Times