uh
interjection
ˈə 
usually with prolonged ə
chiefly US, informal
—used to express hesitation
Do you want to, uh, go out sometime?
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Kelly Ripa is letting loose on, uh, an inability to let loose in public restrooms.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 June 2024
And, uh, well, with one out in the 9th, six measly strikes from elimination, then, and only then, the FSU Seminoles thought the time was ripe for a dramatic rally to try to avoid the first CWS elimination in school history.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2024
And, uh, remember Trevor from the most recent season of Love Is Blind?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 May 2024
The Drumline star and notorious father announced via social media that soap company Dr. Squatch has insured his, uh, little Cannons for a whopping $10 million.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 June 2024
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 20 June 2024
And, uh, well, with one out in the 9th, six measly strikes from elimination, then, and only then, the FSU Seminoles thought the time was ripe for a dramatic rally to try to avoid the first CWS elimination in school history.
—John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2024
And, uh, remember Trevor from the most recent season of Love Is Blind?
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 21 May 2024
The Drumline star and notorious father announced via social media that soap company Dr. Squatch has insured his, uh, little Cannons for a whopping $10 million.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for uh
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“Uh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uh. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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