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- interjection informal Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.
- interjection informal Expression used to
imply meaning, rather than say it, such as when a person is embarrassed. - interjection informal Used as a
rhetorical question to confirm agreement or understanding at the end of a statement.
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thebighenry commented on the word you know
From ninjawords --
(interjection) : expression signifying a pause or hesitation
synonyms: er, erm, um
June 5, 2008
oroboros commented on the word you know
See like.
August 5, 2008
kraduate commented on the word you know
I knew a woman who said "you know", "I don't know, you know?", "Know what I mean?" and "Don't you know" so frequently it would cause me to stare blankly at her, inviting an additional "you know" or two. It drove me insane!
October 13, 2008