Definitions

1. interjection

a hesitation or pause in speech, often indicating uncertainty or lack of preparation to speak

“She paused, saying ‘umm’, before answering the question.”

2. verb

to express hesitation or uncertainty in speech

“He ummed over his answer before finally responding.”

3. verb

to make a sound like ‘umm’, often indicating hesitation or uncertainty

“She began to umm, but then remembered the answer.”

4. noun

a sound like ‘umm’, often indicating hesitation or uncertainty

“The ‘umm’ was audible from across the room.”