Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hum-and-haw
idiom
/hʌm ənd hɔː/
Definition
To hesitate or be indecisive in making a decision or taking action.
Examples
- She tends to hum-and-haw whenever she’s asked to choose a restaurant.
- Instead of answering the question directly, he just started to hum-and-haw.
Meaning
The term is used to describe the act of wavering in choice or being uncertain about what to say or do.
Synonyms
- hesitate
- waffle
- vacillate
- falter
