Umming and ahing In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "umming and ahing", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-04-04 10:04

Meaning of Umming and ahing (redirected from um and ah )

Synonyms:

um and aah , ˌhum/ˌhem and ˈhaw

Um and ah verb phrase

Used when one hesitates or does not know what to say next

He kept umming and ahing during his presentation.

He ummed and ahed to speak his mind.

Other phrases about:

wishy-washy

Used to disapprove of someone or something because their ideas, colour, flavor, and character ect. are not firm or clear enough

vacillate between

1. To uncertainly decide to choose between two different people or things
2. To vary between two different conditions or cases

Grammar and Usage of Um and ah

Verb Forms

  • ummed and ahhed
  • ums and ahs
  • umming and ahhing

Origin of Um and ah

This phrase is formed based on that fact that "Um" and "ah" are frequent filler words that people use out of habit or when they don't know what to say.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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