filled pause
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
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.
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any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech — see filler