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

Dimes Square has like an annoying stereotype — people are kind of like, uh, jeans and a tank top. — Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026

Blowing Oleksa’s cover would mean publicly admitting that there are five senators on her asset list — one of whom was seduced into posing for some, uh, compromising photographs. — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026

That's the beauty of this president in his transparency and -- and relaying, uh, this administration's policies to all of you and to the rest of the world. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

She's also stood up for Caitlin Clark when some, uh, jealous opponents have gone after her with overly physical fouls or altercations, which instantly increased her popularity among Clark's massive fan base. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 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