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/ʌm/ interjection A2- Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. · Um, I don’t know.· Let’s see... um... how about this?
- An expression to forcefully call attention to something wrong. · Um, excuse me!
- An expression of shocked disapproval used by a child who witnesses forbidden behavior.
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