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augh

9.9
A short sound that shows you are not sure what to say
  • interjection
  • /ɔː/
  • Informal
translation icon : eh
  • During the interview, he muttered 'augh' while thinking of an answer.

Examples

  • When asked about his plans, he paused and said, 'augh, I haven't really decided yet.'

  • She let out a long 'augh' as she struggled to find the right words.

  • I just can't decide, augh!

  • Augh, this is so confusing!

  • I couldn't decide whether to take the job or stay put, so I just said, augh.

  • When faced with a tough choice, she sighed and exclaimed, augh.

  • Trying to explain the situation, he hesitated and mumbled, augh.

Synonyms

ah
vsaugh
  • Informal
744 2.4

A short sound people make when they hesitate or think

expresses stronger reluctance and difficulty deciding rather than mere doubt
uhh
vsaugh
  • Informal
41 9.5

A sound people use when they hesitate or are unsure

is used to show reluctance or trouble deciding rather than mild confusion
uhhh
vsaugh
  • Informal
17 9.9

A sound people make when they hesitate while speaking

expresses reluctance and difficulty deciding rather than simple uncertainty
buh
vsaugh
  • Informal
8 9.9

A short unsure sound you make when you search for words

shows reluctance and trouble deciding rather than just uncertainty about words
ehm
vsaugh
  • Informal
5 8.7

A short sound people make when they pause to think while speaking

signals reluctance and difficulty choosing what to say rather than brief pause
uhhhh
vsaugh
  • Informal
3 9.9

A sound people make when they hesitate or think

focuses on reluctance and difficulty deciding rather than just filling time
ehh
vsaugh
  • Informal
3 9.6

A sound people make to show they are not sure or hesitant

signals reluctance and difficulty deciding rather than simple low enthusiasm
ohhhh
vsaugh
  • Informal
2 9.8

A long sound people make when thinking before they speak

expresses reluctance and difficulty choosing response rather than merely buying time
ehhh
vsaugh
  • Informal
1 9.9

A hesitation sound people make when they think or search for words

carries more reluctance and decision difficulty than a simple thinking sound

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Augh can also be the little thinking sound people make when they are not sure, like 'um' or ugh. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine someone pausing and saying that soft noise, so augh shows 'hesitation' or 'reluctance'.