Definition of UM

um

Meanings

Plural: ums

Intj

  • Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation.
  • Dated spelling of mmm.
  • An expression to forcefully call attention to something wrong.
  • An expression of shocked disapproval used by a child who witnesses forbidden behavior.

Verb

  • To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy.

Noun

  • An occurrence of the interjection "um".

Particle

  • 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.

Origin / Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Synonyms

eh, er, hmm, uh

Scrabble Score: 4

um is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
um is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
um is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

um is a valid Words With Friends word