Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erm
interjection
/ɜːrm/
Definition
A sound used to fill pauses in speech, indicating hesitation or uncertainty.
Examples
- “I was, erm, thinking about what you said yesterday.”
- “Can you, erm, help me with this problem?”
Meaning
Often used when someone is thinking or unsure about what to say next.
Synonyms
- uh
- um
- well
