euh
Dutch
Etymology
The spelling is probably influenced by French euh.
Pronunciation
Audio (file) - Homophone: ui
Interjection
euh
- er, erm, um, uh; used as a space filler or pause during conversation
- er, erm, um, uh; used to express hesitation, confusion, or doubt
- er, erm, um, uh; used to express embarrassment or subtle disagreement
Synonyms
- euhm
Noun
euh m (plural euhs)
- an onomatopoeia of the filler sound
French
Alternative forms
- heu
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ø/, /œ/
Audio (Paris) (file)
Interjection
euh
- er, um, uh; expressing hesitation, reflection, confusion, or doubt
Further reading
- “euh”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
- “euh” in Dictionnaire Français en ligne Larousse.
- “euh” in Dico en ligne Le Robert.
Anagrams
- heu, hue, hué, Hué