filled pause

Noun

Meaning

filled pause (plural filled pauses)

Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech.
"Uh", "um", and "well" are common filled pauses among English speakers.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

filler planner filler phrase hesitation marker

Close letter words and terms

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