em
A form of hesitant speech, or an expression of uncertaintyA form of hesitant speech, or an expression of uncertainty
» If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
Wenn du sie nicht besiegen kannst, schließe dich ihnen an. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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1 senses(Ireland, Scotland)A form of hesitant speech, or an expression of uncertainty
She was abused by, em... David, I think. That was his name, he's a real em... what's the word, narcissist. You should really stay away from him.
Examples
37 sentencesIf you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
deWenn du sie nicht besiegen kannst, schließe dich ihnen an. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
She's as clever as they make 'em.
Stick 'em up!
Руки вгору! — Ahha
deHände hoch! — MUIRIEL
It's a shoot-'em-up western.
Smoke 'em if you got 'em.
Origin
Onomatopoeic. Compare um.Onomatopoeic. Compare um.
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