ês — meaning in English

English meaning

• er intj Used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.
• ese noun An informal, chiefly Mexican-American term of address for a man, roughly equivalent to "dude" or "man."
• est noun Grace or favour shown to someone; goodwill.
• ish adverb (informal) Somewhat, roughly, or approximately.

Senses

ês is used for these senses in English:

• er (added to a proper noun) Suffix denoting a resident or inhabitant of (the place denoted by the proper noun); used to form a demonym.
• ese Used to form nouns meaning the jargon or language used by a particular profession or being or in a particular context.
• est (archaic, dialectal) Used to form the second-person singular present tense and past tense of verbs. (if thou is the subject; not used with you)
• ish (of adjectives from roots of proper nouns denoting names of nations or regions) Of, belonging, or relating to (a nationality, place, language or similar association with something).
• s Used to form regular plurals of nouns.

er — full definition

1. intj Used to fill a pause while thinking of what to say next.
2. verb To hesitate in speech, making a sound like "er."

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