errr
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9.5
- interjection
- Informal
:
eh
- Errr, I think we might need more time to discuss this.
Examples
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Errr... no, just a government of limited powers.
Blog text (30) -
Errr... so then what would you call the people who didn't pay any income taxes?
Blog text (27) -
Errr... so to speak, that is.
Blog text (12) -
Not really too seriously; I was just looking through this comment thread and thinking... errr...
Blog text (26) -
Errr... exactly who was this in reply to?
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Errr...I need to report my cards missing
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Well, I don't know, mmmm, errr....
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I love to speculate about stuff and got caught up in all these posts here, but as usual, I wound up more confused than when I first thought I was right... or... errr... nevermind.
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Corbin is easy on the eyes and ears, sticking close to what works for his amiable voice and lovelorn songs about girls, relationships, and, errr, more girls.
Blog text (4) -
Errr... I'm not quite sure how to answer that question.
Synonyms
∞
7.3
A short sound people make when they hesitate while speaking
∞
4.1
A short sound people say when they pause to think
744
2.4
A short sound people make when they hesitate or think
96
8.8
A short sound people make when they pause to think
65
9.9
A short sound people make when they hesitate while speaking
41
9.5
A sound people use when they hesitate or are unsure
35
9.8
A short sound people make when they pause to think
17
9.9
A sound people make when they hesitate while speaking
5
8.7
A short sound people make when they pause to think while speaking
3
9.9
A sound people make when they hesitate or think
1
9.9
A hesitation sound people make when they think or search for words
How Hesitant
Surface Forms
Etymology
Errr is just a long hesitation sound, like 'er' or 'uh', people make when they need a little time to think. So, errr is used to show uncertainty or to fill a pause in speech.