uh

interjection

ˈə 

usually with prolonged ə

chiefly US, informal

—used to express hesitation

Do you want to, uh, go out sometime?

Examples of uh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Apparently not content with their performances the night before, in the morning Luke lies down next to Gen in Nathan’s bottom bunk, where their way-too-loud hook-up continues in less… uh, penetrative fashion. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 July 2026

There are a lot of groups uh consumer advocate groups rallying, trying to make things happen. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 1 July 2026

The, uh, buildup to the goal saw Algeria complete an incredible consecutive 110 passes. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

So, how is Ferris Bueller… er, uh, Ed McNally, 40 years later? — Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing uh

• uh-huh
• uh-oh
• uh-uh

Rhymes for uh

• dah
• duh
• huh
• schwa
• the
• gaga
• shema
• maharaja