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

If Cryptina isn’t quite ready for primetime (or, uh, post-primetime) TV, that’s also part of her appeal. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

The superstar wars that will be fought between both players’ infamously, uh, passionate fandoms wouldn’t be fun. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026

The action is underway in Scotland too but, uh, the less said about my beloved Dundee United losing to Montrose, the better. — Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Not to mention that the Los Angeles Angels', uh, struggles, to reach the postseason mean that the All-Star Game is the biggest showcase Trout has. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 July 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