Erm

Word ERM
Character 3
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ɝm/

Definitions and meanings of "Erm"

What do we mean by erm?

Used in hesitant speech, or to express uncertainty; um, umm.

Used to express embarrassment or subtle disagreement.

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The word "erm" in example sentences

- Just a guess - how about Shaggers? erm is it really Philip??? ❋ Newmania (2007)

September 22nd, 2009 2: 22 pm ET erm, that is McCain/Palin rallies .... ❋ Unknown (2009)

I mean, erm, that is… honestly officer, he was like that when I found him. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"There's background noise, and people may be saying all sorts of things with pauses and hesitations like 'um' and 'erm' - that's one thing that makes it hard," he said. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Let me recall erm … "The games scrolling is a dream to behold and the lens flare effect as the lunar lander spins horizontally brings to mind Jesus ascending into heaven." ❋ Unknown (2009)

He'll put it in and then give you a sword erm ... thing so you can get it in 3 days!

The couple who came round were nice, and we felt bad lying to them ( 'yes it's a nice flat'), although they asked us what the letting agent was like, and when we said 'erm' they explained that they've had nothing but hassle from them so far, so at least it's not just us. ❋ Kisobel (2008)

As he said to the Radio Times, ‘to call this lot a shambles would be an insult to other shambles, such as erm ...’ ❋ Unknown (2008)

If someone makes a hesitation noise, such as erm 'filled hesitation' or 'voiced hesitation', as some researchers have put it, then there isn't a doubt. ❋ DC (2008)

Sometimes 2 and a half (the half being a strategically placed 'erm') if I stopped for breath and she thought I'd finished what I was saying so continued talking about how pleased they are with the new cash registers. * sighs* ❋ Onlyemma (2003)

This is my first unboxing video, I do realise that I have made many mistakes such as the overuse of 'erm' and 'you know and calling youtube' the youtube 'etc. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Some Australian players are trying to drum up support for the inclusion of the word "erm" as an expression of doubt, as well as "gank" (to borrow web content without permission) and ❋ Jamie Craig (2010)

There's something depressing about the Parliament voting 'erm' rather than 'yes' or 'no', but nevertheless, the motion passed: ❋ Unknown (2008)

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