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er Definition and Meaning in English (er definition)

interjection
Synonyms:umuhhmm
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Er definition: The word 'er' is an interjection used to express hesitation, uncertainty, or as a filler sound during speech.

Definitions of Er

  1. 1interjection(informal)

    The word 'er' is an interjection used to express hesitation, uncertainty, or as a filler sound during speech.

Example Sentences

casual

“Er, I'm not sure what to say about that.”

casual

“He paused, 'Er, could you repeat the question?'”

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Er definition: The word 'er' is an interjection used to express hesitation, uncertainty, or as a filler sound during speech.
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'Er' translates to 'er' in English. Er definition: The word 'er' is an interjection used to express hesitation, uncertainty, or as a filler sound during speech.
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