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uh

American  
[uh, uhn] / ʌ, ʌ̃ /

interjection

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

  2. huh.


Etymology

Origin of uh

First recorded in 1595–1605

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Example Sentences

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“Uh, yeah, I agree to that,” Reiner said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We were very excited and encouraged by our results," said Andrew A. Pieper, MD, PhD, senior author of the study and Director of the Brain Health Medicines Center, Harrington Discovery Institute at UH.

From Science Daily

“Uh, I don’t think anyone in the world knows that Meghan Markle has eaten Jack in the Box and loves it,” Kaling quipped.

From Los Angeles Times

"My first words were, what have you admitted to Theo? And he said, 'uh, I don't know'," said Mr Rose.

From BBC

"It's all about winning and he needs to understand that. If Celtic don't win on Sunday... Uh oh."

From BBC