erm
Erm (interjection) means a filler sound used when hesitating or thinking of what to say next. Example: “Erm, I'm not really sure," she admitted.”
How to Use Erm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA written way of representing the sound people make when they pause to think, similar to "um" or "uh."
Informal — used in speech and casual writing, not formal writing.
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"_____, I'm not really sure," she admitted.
Etymology
An imitative (onomatopoeic) spelling of a natural hesitation sound.
Rhymes for erm
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What does “erm” mean?
The word “erm” means a filler sound used when hesitating or thinking of what to say next. In plain terms, a written way of representing the sound people make when they pause to think, similar to "um" or "uh.".
How do you pronounce “erm”?
“Erm” is pronounced urm (/ɝm/ in IPA).
How do you use “erm” in a sentence?
Here is “erm” used in a sentence: “"Erm, I'm not really sure," she admitted.”
What part of speech is “erm”?
“Erm” is an interjection.
Is “erm” a common word?
“Erm” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “erm” have?
“Erm” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a filler sound used when hesitating or thinking of what to say next.