Reference meaning
um
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To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy.
Other meanings
2. noun
An occurrence of the interjection "um".
3. phrase
An undifferentiated determiner or article; a miscellaneous linking word, or filler with nonspecific meaning; representation of broken English stereotypically or comically attributed to Native Americans.
4. suffix
Denotes singular grammatical number.
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