Definition of UH

uh

Plural: uhs

Intj

  • Expression of thought, confusion, or uncertainty.
  • Space filler or pause during conversation.

Noun

  • An occurrence of the interjection "uh".
  • Alternative form of a (“The fourth semiquaver (sixteenth note) of a beat”).

Interjection

  • An expression of hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause in speech.

Examples

  • After seeing his opponent’s winning play, he could only utter ’uh... wow’.
  • Uh, let me see...
  • Uh, who was that?

Origin / Etymology

Onomatopoeia of the natural expression of thought. Compare with er.

Scrabble Score: 5

uh: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
uh: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
uh: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 5

uh: valid Words With Friends Word