US /ʌː/ UK /ʌː/
intj Freq #146

Meanings

  1. 1
    intj

    used to mark hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause while speaking

    Uh, I need a moment to check the figures.

  2. 2
    intj

    used to express mild doubt, discomfort, or confusion

    Uh, that is not the route we agreed on.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 intj · used to mark hesitation,... umerm
2 intj · used to express mild doubt,... huh
Word family
Related forms erermhuh-uhnuh-uhohuh-huhuh-ohuh-uhumunh-uhyuh-uh

Etymology

An imitative vocalization representing a natural hesitation sound; compare um and British erm.

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