Definitions

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  • interjection Alternative form of uh.

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Examples

  • Using the same thirty seven words interspersed with filler noises such as "uhh", "like", and "you know" is an unacceptable and inefficient form of communication.

    Wrong Planet Asperger / Autism Forums 2009

  • My heart beat fast, my trousers grew tight and wittily I replied "uhh ...."

    Word Magazine - Comments 2009

  • I've had eyes rolled at me, heard "uhh" so many times I could scream, and been ignored (pleasantly, I'll add) more times than not.

    The Natchez Democrat 2009

  • She gave a disgusted "uhh" when a mini Snoop look-a-like said she sounded like the sell out who played Carlton from the hit show 'the Fresh Prince of Bel Air'.

    TheSpoof.com : Spoof News : Front Page 2009

  • … utilize the word "uhh" at least three times in every sentence you utter …

    McCovey Chronicles 2010

  • I have to admit that although I have a number of old direct-drive baitcasters, I'm uhh, well, not quite old enough to have actually used them.

    Baitcasters Then & Now 2009

  • “This is—uhh—what is your name again?” he nervously asked.

    Show Stoppah Thomas Slater 2011

  • I'm going right out to the souk in Jerusalem to take a leek, uhh, I mean buys some leeks.

    poireau - French Word-A-Day 2009

  • Did you read that Palin? if you could read, wouldnt hurt for the Republicans to read as well, Cant wait to see how Bubblehead Palin twist this one uhh Pathetic she is.

    Obama praises Afghan election 2009

  • I have to admit that although I have a number of old direct-drive baitcasters, I'm uhh, well, not quite old enough to have actually used them.

    Baitcasters Then & Now 2009

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