Expression of hesitation, uncertainty or space filler in conversation. See uh. / (chiefly US) Dated spelling of mmm.

(intransitive) To make the um sound to express uncertainty or hesitancy.

Alternative form of umbe

(dated, sometimes humorous, often offensive) An undifferentiated determiner or article; a miscellaneous linking word, or filler with nonspecific meaning; representation of broken English stereotypically or comically attributed to Native Americans.

Denotes singular grammatical number. / (chemistry) Forms the ends of the names of certain elements (such as molybdenum and platinum).

Denotes transitive verbs in the trade pidgins used between English-speakers and indigenous populations; used derogatorily by extension in English by addition to any verb, transitive or not.

(rare, usually no longer productive, primarily in dialects, chiefly Scotland) Prefix meaning around, about.

Initialism of University of Miami. / Initialism of University of Michigan.

(philately) Initialism of unmounted mint.

Alternative form of 'em